as in sternness
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The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Upon arrival, the police department and assisting agencies, after determining the severity of the crash, closed Route 30 in both directions between Orchard Road and Horseman Trail for several hours, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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There is a clear correlation between being the victim of hostility and suffering from negative mental health or even physical health.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Time and again the president has expressed optimism after speaking with Putin about winding down the hostilities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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As the agency’s OK seemed near, the season premiere of South Park on Paramount’s Comedy Central on Wednesday eviscerated Trump – and Paramount’s legal settlement – with a vehemence that’s become increasingly rare.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Repeat that, over and over, with truth and vehemence.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Gruffness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruffness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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