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Adjective
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By introducing only mild restrictions to molecular transport, the inflow of reactants into the hollow cavity can be aligned more effectively with the intrinsic processing rate of the catalyst.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026 -
Today’s ruling likely leaves this landmark law a hollow husk.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The cause was a rare and aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to the organizers of an online funding appeal.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children but can occur in adults, according to the American Cancer Society, and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma typically affects all age groups equally.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On Friday, most of this cavernous structure shut down for good, joining a long list of indoor shopping centers that became millstones rather than economic engines for their surrounding communities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Entering the cavernous Magazzini del Sale in Venice, viewers encounter Nalini Malani’s animations, which are projected directly onto the uneven brick walls of the former salt warehouse.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spidery flowers feature golden yellow recurved petals and showy stamens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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Jordan competes in the recurved bow category, which has limbs at the top and bottom of the bow that curve away from the archer.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
29 July 2024
Adjective
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hood was spreading, forming its cupped oval.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Cuplike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuplike. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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