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Adjective
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Jerusalem, timid about the prospect of a land invasion, can only respond with more airstrikes until the regime hits its breaking point and the people rise up.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026 -
But they’re considered relatively timid and pose no significant threat to humans.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The surveillance video is silent, so it was not immediately known what, if any, words were exchanged between the two prior to the incident.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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After the closure of Grand Theatre, which showed silent films until 1931, the Naper Theatre took its place in downtown Naperville in 1935 and remained in business until 1977.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Several members highlighted the need for research to answer long-standing clinical questions, such as whether certain antidepressants should be prescribed to autistic children with anxiety.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Please know that members of our clinical team are available to support our students and staff.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 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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Dybantsa was two points shy of tying BYU's NCAA Tournament record for points in a game, held by Danny Ainge and Jimmer Fredette.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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If the forecast high of 94 holds up, that would be nearly 20 degrees hotter than normal and just 2 degrees shy of the March 22 daily heat record set in 1971.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The House and Senate recently passed a bill (HB 95/SB 52) that would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Images Born in Los Angeles in 1971, Brendon originally wanted to become a professional baseball player, but pursued acting in his 20s to help manage his stutter.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And shame on the NBA for allowing the Wizards to be this disinterested.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The public better wake up, because the creativity of the MTA, and Hochul’s gouging of a disinterested and unwise public, have no limits.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Setting off in pursuit was José María Zuloaga, a taciturn lieutenant colonel in the Mexican army supported by a band of irregulars.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Aside from the 43rd president’s penchant for surfacing mostly for official events — joking in an affectionate and hilarious manner with Michelle Obama — Bush’s taciturn post-presidency cuts a striking contrast with the two men who bracketed his tenure.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Clubbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbish. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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