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purist
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That, of course, will infuriate Big Six purists who hate all things about the Sun Belt’s decade-long dominance of the NHL.—
Adam H. Beasley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025 -
While some purists worry that complexity will undermine Bitcoin’s resilience, others argue that expanding its utility is essential to staying relevant.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Hairsplitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairsplitter. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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