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Adjective
  • Many of Trump's supporters dislike Zelensky, viewing him as corrupt and an obstacle to peace.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • Vote out the trustees enabling this corrupt culture.
    Amy Reichert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Oh, and by the way, the Aztecs’ Justin Hastings was low amateur at the U.S. Open.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • In 2024, Clanton became the first amateur to finish top-10 in four PGA Tour events in one year since Jack Nicklaus in 1961, and was runner-up at the John Deere Classic and the RSM Classic.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • Shot on low-grade digital cameras that made every image look even more apocalyptic and degraded, the film remains utterly terrifying, boasting excellent supporting turns from Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson as Jim’s fellow survivors.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
  • The good news is that General Mills is more than 60% of the way to achieving its goal of advancing regenerative agriculture—farming practices that regenerate degraded soil—on a million acres of land by 2030.
    Dave Levinthal, Fortune, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Lasagna might not meet the dietary requirements of the patient, or perhaps their kids don't like it.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 June 2025
  • Admission is free for kids 12 and under Saturday and Sunday this year.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Alaska, Michigan, and Maine are among the latest states with paid sick or family leave laws on the books.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.
    Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
  • Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
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“Jackleg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackleg. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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