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Adjective
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Republicans are supposed to be the party of smaller, leaner, more efficient government.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026 -
The alt-pop singer, 40, says Dad is getting better by the day, keeping up with physical therapy, staying fit and lean, and, perhaps most of all, maintaining a positive attitude.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When enjoying an orange, many people remove the white, fibrous layer called the pith, often because of its bitter taste, texture, or simply for appearance.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nutsedge plants produce an extensive underground network of basal bulbs, roots, and thin fibrous rhizomes, which are often left behind when hand-pulling.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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