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My disappointment in Vigil came down to the waste of a perfect setup for exhibiting the worldly redemption of art—that is, its power to redeem us from insensitivity and self-satisfaction.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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To counteract dryness that can sometimes come with exfoliation, this serum also includes panthenol, a humectant that helps attract moisture to the skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her top rules are to swap conditioner for a deep mask every wash, keep hair moisturized at night when dryness can worsen breakage, and use oils or leave-ins to protect your hair’s ends.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2026
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But her indifference to finding a suitor has got some audiences wondering if Francesca Bridgerton is gay.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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What makes business rates so corrosive is their indifference.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That reticence may well have helped to diminish his reputation; indeed, his contribution has been largely eclipsed by that of his eldest son, the abstract painter and sculptor Ben Nicholson.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 Jan. 2026
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Still, the focus on Venezuela could help distract from Putin’s reticence to strike a deal with Ukraine.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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The typical composure is gone from his game.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ruffier was impressed by Bresson’s composure and willingness to engage.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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In just the last week, two men had fainted from heat stroke, and another had coughed up a smear of bloody phlegm.—
Kanak Kapur,
New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2025
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Symptoms may include: irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; coughing; phlegm; chest tightness; and shortness of breath.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Insensibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insensibleness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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