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Adverb
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In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025 -
Public health campaigns should clearly communicate alcohol as a carcinogen and challenge the normalization of drinking in youth culture.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The addition of glass tubes certainly adds another dimension to both sparse and dense arrangements.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
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This means, under the current rules at least, a return to the United States, just 12 years after the men’s World Cup in 2026 and (almost certainly) the women’s World Cup in 2031, may well be the likeliest outcome if FIFA enforces the principle.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Don’t jet off just yet, though: A slew of new museums, such as the International Museum of Memory and Slavery in Ouidah and Cotonou’s Museum of Contemporary Art, are set to open in the coming year—and will surely be worth the wait.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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And even if Tatum wasn’t going to miss most if not all of next season with his Achilles tear, the Celtics already had luxury-tax questions that assuredly will diminish their arsenal.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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On a drier week, the ball would have almost assuredly rolled through the rough, dunked into the water and forced Finau to drop with a one-stroke penalty.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Vanuatu definitely plays better on a modern-day viewing when contrasted against how kumbaya new-school seasons have been (at least until Survivor 46).—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Me, my life, elements of my music and most definitely the world.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Here’s a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And yet, Høeg pointedly questioned the safety and effectiveness of multiple vaccines, including COVID shots—the sort of contribution that could influence the discussion, the ultimate vote, and, potentially, the eventual CDC director’s decision to accept the panel’s advice, Lee and Schwartz said.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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“Decisively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisively. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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