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Noun
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American vacationers, Emirati princes, French fashion designers, British socialites and new-money Chinese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The merchant princes of Silicon Valley appeared concerned that the new Pope would usurp their authority and diminish their power.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The reigning World Cup champions have topped FIFA's team rankings, edging out France, just hours before this summer's tournament is set to kick off.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Now, eight of the past 11 NBA champions have worn his jewelry on their fingers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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This past spring, Scott was a slithery wonder in the new season of The Comeback as the tech-boosting network head who commissions a new sitcom for Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) to star in, written entirely by AI.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney cruise veterans know the pirate party is a non-negotiable—but the Destiny packs even more fun.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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That fund, now run by Stetson, supports education, the arts, accessibility and veterans’ initiatives.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Simmons compared the toughness of players from that area to recruits from East Texas.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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During the early signing period, Penn State only signed two recruits, a devastating blow for the program, which will be limited and behind in terms of high school recruiting.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Players can’t put pen to paper until the moratorium lifts just after noon on July 6.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Some 80,000 police and gendarmes were set to be deployed throughout the day, including riot units, drones and armored vehicles.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Knights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knights. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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