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Adjective
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However, law enforcement’s attitude toward the media’s involvement as a whole has not been entirely congenial.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last Tuesday, the City Council was set to vote on a $177-million contract for Legal Aid to continue representing tenants for the next three years, with other groups providing related services.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Investigators also executed a warrant at a related address in New Jersey.—
Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The group recognized Friedmann as a kindred spirit.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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And even a cursory internet search reveals Baryshnikov as a kindred spirit to Margarita in her passion for fashion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As of Monday, Israel estimated that allied forces had killed nearly 2,000 Iranian soldiers and commanders.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Why have the Houthis and other allied forces stayed out of the war?—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The virtual conversation, moderated by Williams and SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers, brings together nominees for Best Original Song from the Academy Awards to discuss their writing process and how music shapes storytelling on screen.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Balat, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, enrolled in a virtual program in September and had not attended in-person classes since, a school spokesperson said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Across the country, there is a shortage of non-kin foster homes which makes searching and supporting kin an even greater priority.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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And non-kin pairs were more likely to engage in this genital-to-genital contact than kin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Recently, the Pet Poison Helpline identified an identical illness in dogs that ingested large amounts of cream of tartar (one dog ate homemade Play-Dough), or tamarind pods or paste (used in Southeast Asian dishes).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Senate Republicans have found themselves in a spot nearly identical to the one Democrats were in four years ago.—
Paul Kane,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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That same night, the chamber hosted a reunion for Rainbow PUSH alumni to commemorate Jackson and his years of activism.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Connatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connatural. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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