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Adverb
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Their survival to this day tells us Mars' mantle has evolved sluggishly over billions of years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When making the icing, make sure to add the cherry juice slowly.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Annual land and sea surface temperature anomalies each year compared to the 20th century average show ocean temperatures respond more slowly but are also rising.—
Gary W. Yohe,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2026
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Paffett-Lugassy said the interaction model stays deliberately minimal.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The spa The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne is a 30,000-square-foot retreat that feels deliberately removed from the energy of the rest of the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Lingeringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingeringly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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