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Adjective
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The film was inspired by the ideas of renegade independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, so Rozek initially saw Cassavetes’ wife and muse Gena Rowlands in the lead role.—
C.J. Prince,
IndieWire,
8 May 2025 -
Pat McGrath Pink Mystic Mascara comes in a hot Barbie pink and a renegade red.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 May 2025
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When traditional sources of capital become limited, developers then seek nontraditional sources to fill gaps in their capital stacks.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The bassist has been absent from touring since November 2023 due to back surgery and was replaced with Bissonette.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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After hours spent shopping, walking the region’s scenic trails or touring the Hudson Valley’s wondrous geography by car, visitors may want to consider a meal at one of Adamovic’s four favorite Hudson Valley restaurants.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Defecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defecting. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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