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Noun
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This is not a matter of politics, punditry, or pedantry.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025 -
There are some downsides besides pedantry about historical accuracy, too.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While most of us would run a mile, Colin appears grateful for the attention of this god-like man, who defies the tough biker stereotype by playing piano and reading, his glasses almost turning him into a different person.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The scripture readings at the Mass focused on the figure of St. Peter and the central passage from John’s Gospel, a text seen as foundational to the pope’s ministry as St. Peter’s successor.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Bookishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookishness. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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