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Adjective
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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One factor is that the Highlanders, a Division 3 team, haven’t faced the toughest schedule.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Edmunds’ car experts touted both for having front seats with firm cushioning and extensive adjustments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Before installation, make sure the wall surface is firm and level, clean and dry.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her work must be consistent and principled, fair and independent.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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After Musk’s departure, Amodei and other researchers chafed against the leadership of Brockman, whom some considered an abrasive operator, and of Sutskever, who was generally viewed as principled but disorganized.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Manipulation doesn’t become virtuous because the manipulators are otherwise respectable.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Say the hard truth gently, then listen fully.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s so cold, in fact, that water there is like rock here on Earth, as hard as granite.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s president showed moral courage — many of our own communal leaders need to find theirs.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The job of pope, among other things, is to tend to the spiritual and moral needs of Catholics the world over.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet vacuum has a design similar to the Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off vacuum, easily converting from upright to canister modes for easier access to awkward areas.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, his tactile upright stylings meet the clack of Dannie Richmond’s drums, fostering a clattering percussiveness borrowed from the blues.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Backboned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backboned. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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