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Noun
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The narrators of these songs are trapped inside their habits, aware that the inertia of their personalities is too strong to be moved by another person.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026 -
These are lighter, more heat-resistant, and have less inertia, which translates to sharper turn-in and less effort to move the thing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meghan Blanco, a former federal prosecutor and veteran defense attorney, suggested Gee’s inaction with Essayli might be a clever act of resistance.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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If Social Security reserves run out as currently projected around 2033, beneficiaries will face an automatic cut of 23 percent, with potentially more to come if inaction continues.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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That aligns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, which said in a statement that the two-week suspension of strikes in Iran does not include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The jail term was held in abeyance, pending a review hearing in 60 days, according to court records.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Motionlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionlessness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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