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as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this is the author's first mystery novel, and it's a hummer
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Noun
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The United States, once the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, now sees nearly 80% of its GDP derived from services.—
Richard Lebovitz,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025 -
There’s another intimate powerhouse of a show at the Museum of Modern Art.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Also in the first quarter, Burry doubled his stake in beauty retailer Estée Lauder to a bet worth $13.2 million.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Studying at Columbia—the home of such Palestinian scholars as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi—had always been a dream of Khalil’s.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help listeners plan the dinner party menu of their dreams!—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The parallels with the film inspired both of us to embrace the present with more wonder and gratitude and look to the future not only with a stronger father-daughter bond, but with more hope and adventure about what else is out there.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Test yourself on treasured tunes and midwestern marvels in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Their products are often seen as technical marvels.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The model suggests that the daisies stabilize the climate in a way that allows the planet to maintain an optimal temperature for both types to live.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The original daisy was made with brandy, triple sec, and lime juice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The last five years have shown that, even in a world where singles can become global phenomena nearly overnight, the star-building process remains stubbornly hard to accelerate.—
Elias Leight,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Under Lee’s guidance, many of SM Entertainment’s earlier artists like H.O.T. (widely considered to be the first K-pop idol group), TVXQ!, BoA and Super Junior popularized K-pop in overseas markets and laid the foundations for K-pop to grow into a global phenomenon.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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As the high school sweethearts prepare to welcome their son, the teddy bear now holds a special place in their growing family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Many years later, after opening various bars and restaurants in the city, Yeng and his high school sweetheart, Brittany, created Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Hummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummer. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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