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Adjective
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Once upon a time, Morant was an unfathomably exciting and productive young player, capable of leading the Grizzlies to contention.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has recently unveiled the world’s most affordable high-energy laser weapon, a 150-kilowatt system called Apollo, capable of destroying up to 200 drones in a single charge, without firing a single bullet or requiring external power.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Radiolarians are adept at distilling silica, a form of quartz, from seawater, a process known as biomineralization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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That Hedda has forged such a life for herself is a testament to her wiles — no one is more adept at delivering acidic barbs cloaked by a friendly hand on the shoulder.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The older de Ridder, who turns 23 in January, is originally from Belgium and was one of the best young players in the tough Spanish ACB last season as a skilled four who can defend, move without the ball and knock down shots from the perimeter.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Airwallex’s focus, instead, is on companies that want a global presence and need to be able to issue employee cards, open bank accounts, and pay merchants across dozens of jurisdictions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The boy, who was walking to a nearby business when he was shot, was able to run to safety until deputies arrived, according to MDSO.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kayla Poirier didn’t get the glory that comes associated with scoring a goal, but without a couple skillful touches by the senior, Mahtomedi would no longer have a chance to repeat as state champions.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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The skillful craftsmanship of the artists is amazing, and the story is also great.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Being a proficient reader by the end of the third grade is a significant milestone, marked by many experts as a crucial point in a child’s life where not reaching that benchmark could lead to them struggling later in life.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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McDaniel’s job status has been a constant topic of conversation this season, and although the team looked competent on Thursday, the results weren’t there, and patience from fans appears to be at a low point.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The outcome will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or if Grogan will be sent to a federal medical facility for further evaluation and treatment until deemed competent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first sixty pages provide a masterly chronological overview of the Peasants’ War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Habile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habile. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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