1
as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a bred-in-the-bone Democrat who always votes a straight ticket
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2
as in deep
firmly established over time
bred-in-the-bone honesty earned him the nickname of "Honest Abe"
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Adjective
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Today, this is most likely in countries in Africa or Latin America, that suffer chronic currency depreciation and even hyperinflation.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025 -
Manage chronic conditions: Follow your treatment plan for underlying conditions such as diabetes, which can increase your risk of pyuria.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Sometimes people forget that L.A. and Southern California is a place with real people and a super deep and rich history of Black art.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Without a confirmed leader, implementation is on hold.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said Friday that Harvard undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as students with confirmed offers of admission, were welcome to study there instead.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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