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One of the earliest of American masculinity influencers was President Theodore Roosevelt, who touted his own transformation from a timid, effeminate man – local presses mocked him in his early career – to a rugged outdoorsman.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
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Sergio Romano and Pierpaolo Capovilla star as two fifty-something men from Italy’s northern Veneto area who befriend a timid student from Naples, played by Filippo Scotti.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Republican members also remained silent, with the exception of Chairman Charlie Geren of Fort Worth, who called for the vote.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Behind bars, Jeffs ordered his followers to no longer marry or have children and later became increasingly silent, paving the way for Bateman to assert himself as his heir.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hospice movement that emerged in the latter half of the last century improved conditions for patients in the later years of life, replacing sterile, clinical hospital settings with holistic care centered on pain management, dignity, and quality of life.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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For those ages 27 to 45 who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends shared clinical decision-making.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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To strangers, Kay seemed demure, diffident, even shy, an impression her youthful appearance helped create.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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This small, diffident moment is one more reason to mourn his death.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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In other words, the Chargers won’t be shy about using Mesidor equally in running or passing situations.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Skeptics point out oral exams can be unsettling for students who are shy or have serious anxiety, but clarifying the format ahead of time and starting with softball questions can help, says Carolyn Aslan, who leads Cornell’s oral exam training.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Growing up in the Kansas City area, Mary Gerend would watch her mom dedicate her professional life to helping kids and young mothers as a social worker.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The foundation states that winning teams are paired with professional mentors, supported in refining their budgets and project plans, and made eligible for grants of up to $1,000 to actually carry out their ideas.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The standoff springs from a dysfunctional relationship between Republican legislative leaders and a disinterested governor.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Michels attended the world premiere of his documentary at New York's Lincoln Center, and was characteristically taciturn in his praise.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pappy, his taciturn father, had died a few years before, and Grandmom Hilda now lived alone with a bulldog named Sammy.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Clubbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbish. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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