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Recent Examples of grammatical
But if language exemplifies the human capacity for internalizing grammatical conventions, then my moment of rule-breaking does not in fact expose some ungrammatical first nature.
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
New research shows that wherever human populations mix, their languages blend as well
When speakers of different languages meet, their words, sounds and even grammatical structures mingle in surprising ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
The following guidance is a humble suggestion: The principles of good defending are similar to the grammatical rules in the English language.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Other signs this is a scam include references to toll booths, which Arizona doesn't have; citing a law that isn't real; and misspellings and grammatical errors in the text messages.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
New research shows that wherever human populations mix, their languages blend as well
When speakers of different languages meet, their words, sounds and even grammatical structures mingle in surprising ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
The following guidance is a humble suggestion: The principles of good defending are similar to the grammatical rules in the English language.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Other signs this is a scam include references to toll booths, which Arizona doesn't have; citing a law that isn't real; and misspellings and grammatical errors in the text messages.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grammatical
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Yet Smith’s ambitions were more literary than athletic.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Translating Shuang Xuetao’s literary world to the screen presented unique challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And the second season is set to be based on the prequel novel, correct?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead of automatically filling the detergent measuring cup to the brim and adding it to your load of laundry, consult our guide to using the correct dose of detergent every time.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When using hydrogen peroxide, wear protective gloves and eyewear to avoid irritation, ensure proper ventilation, and never mix it with bleach, ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaning agents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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More than 1,300 academic papers and dozens of books have been published on the topic.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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An Ivy League student accused of making up an entire life story to gain admission was expelled earlier this semester, prompting fresh concerns over academic fraud and gaps in university vetting that experts say could also expose elite institutions to foreign influence and espionage risks.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, meanwhile, is located in the former hunting lodge of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, and its Munich branch sits at the former Bavarian State Bank headquarters and the adjacent Palais Neuhaus-Preysing, originally an aristocratic residence from the 1700s.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Federalist critics in Congress argued the colonnades looked aristocratic.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These reasons would suggest that the highest rates of NEET youth would be among those with fewer job opportunities, the less educated, and women.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even without another industrial revolution, new technologies are improving daily life, and humanity is healthier and more educated than ever.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer’s Body follows two polar opposite best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and bookish Needy (Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship takes a turn when the former embarks on a murderous rampage of her male classmates.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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On platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X and Goodreads, bookish users often tout images of impressive titles and aesthetically pleasing reading setups or monthly reading lists with dozens of books already checked off.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Grammatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grammatical. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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