as in tiresome
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But the biggest beef to be had is in Sarnoski’s insistence to bludgeon us with pulverizing violence, which grows tiresome and repetitive in the carnage-spewing initial 30 minutes.
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Crucially, this Bond is terrific, not tiresome.
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Flight disruptions can be especially stressful for blind passengers when airport assistance is inadequate.
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Rangel recalls people approaching him to say that seeing Osito had brightened an otherwise stressful day.
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Such hallucinatory citations are, according to judges and lawyers, troubling at a variety of levels, including for their threat to the integrity of the judicial system.
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In the most troubling times and with his country under attack, Max quickly became a beloved and integral part of the ABC News team, reporting at the heart of one of the most devastating wars in modern history.
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However, Ukraine’s successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt.
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California’s already-high electricity rates have increased far faster than inflation, threaten progress on climate change and pose painful affordability burdens on residents and businesses, the Berkeley report said.
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One of the troublesome sounds for writers was /w/.
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Above-ground tree roots can be just as troublesome and require special attention.
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Meningitis can lead to a host of worrisome symptoms that range in seriousness depending on what's causing the infection and inflammation.
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Why is an addiction to ultraprocessed foods worrisome?
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
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The Chicago Cubs are grappling with offensive struggles, stemming from a concerning slump by veteran second baseman Nico Hoerner.
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Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie.
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This new adaptation of the classic William Golding novel, a British production, is a moody, harrowing and deeply upsetting experience.
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“Distractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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