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Adjective
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This means the country’s appetite for bold exploration, which the compact between science and government supported for decades, may be gone, too—leaving in its place more timid, short-term thinking.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025 -
So that Indiana politicians could grow timid.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For people who have clinical alcohol use disorder, support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, treatment centers and medical detox resources may be crucial.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 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 the new film Hot Milk, the sensual but diffident 20-something Sofia (Emma Mackey) travels with her invalid mother, Rose (Fiona Shaw), to the Mediterranean shores of Spain in search of an experimental cure for the latter’s (possibly hypochondriac) illness.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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His previous career high was 56, which was one shy of the 6A record (the classification for the largest schools).—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Molina Healthcare added almost 2%, and UnitedHealth ticked up just shy of 1%.—
Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The move reflects a shifting tennis sponsorship landscape, with classic brands long associated with the professional tour, like Fila, Sergio Tacchini, and Ellesse, being replaced by younger activewear brands like FP Movement, Lululemon, and Vuori.—
Jessica Schiffer,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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While their roomy, wide-leg silhouette calls Lopez’s style to mind, their sleek black shade and professional details remind us of Lawrence’s pair.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other reports said Sanders appeared disinterested in some meetings, notably with the Giants.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Ditch the disinterested Aggressively screen out people based on their interest in you.—
Judd B. Kessler,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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Her clients can be taciturn and slow to impart trust.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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During talks, Putin was always taciturn, and Zelenskyy tried to establish a rapport.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Clubbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbish. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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