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Adjective
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The psychological appeal of Punch is readily apparent for even the least inquisitive of people.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026 -
There, Arco finds an inquisitive ally in Iris (Romy Fay), a girl his age, but with a different experience growing up.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Police have released images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (213) 486-5947 or (877) 527-3247.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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SacRT is holding a series of community workshops, asking people what needs to be done to reduce hazards on the way to bus and light rail stations.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Underneath the hood As detailed here extensively in recent weeks, the surface-level steadiness in the S & P 500 is a curious result of fast-moving opposing currents underneath.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The scandal intensifies scrutiny on the monarchy’s role and governance, with critics questioning how power is wielded within Britain’s upper echelons.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the rich deals, Wall Street investors are questioning whether the rapdily growing AI boom is an economic bubble that will soon burst.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are not immunized or are unsure of their status should monitor themselves closely for signs of infection.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But that was with an aluminum bat, and with a line-drive swing, scouts were unsure if his power would translate to the pros.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rapid rise of Korean drama in Europe is entering a new phase, shifting from streaming success toward local adaptation and co-development, executives said during a Mip London session examining the genre’s growing regional impact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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One may gain a better understanding of how call spread risk reversals work by examining the histogram of returns for the past 11 years below.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, facility expenses at Amana Academy North Fulton strain the school’s overall budget and impede its ability to recruit and retain experienced teachers because when operating dollars are allocated to buildings, fewer resources are available to support competitive salaries.—
Bonnie Holliday,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Constant adaptation is a challenge in the optimization sector, addressed by integrating new models and maintaining an intuitive platform for both new and experienced users as the world shifts from AI curiosity to AI dependency in workflows.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film allows the viewer to be nosy and get a sense of what other people consider desirable living conditions.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is a great book for anyone who’s both nosy and curious, and for anyone who may have been blindsided by a divorce or break-up themselves.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Inquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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