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Arab governments that for decades have been fierce advocates for the Palestinian cause are now facing criticism for their timid response to the extreme suffering in Gaza caused by Israel's war, risking a dangerous rift with their increasingly restive citizens.—
Mo Abbas,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Known for its timid and gentle nature, the snake is semiaquatic and nocturnal, feeding on earthworms in captivity.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some also have lost lawyers, dismayed by the pusillanimous behavior of their leaders.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The second believed the United States could attain comprehensive security through military-technological means and saw diplomacy as a quixotic or pusillanimous enterprise that dishonored and weakened the country.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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O’Connell has had a big year that started with his scene-stealing role as villainous vampire Remy in the box office smash Sinners, followed by the Sony horror hit 28 Years Later.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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The trailer also includes shots of Maximus (Moten), Lucy’s villainous father, Hank (Kyle McLachlan) as well as the menacing predator the Deathclaw. See the full trailer below.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some unscrupulous assessment collectors have in the past tried to force homeowners to waive the priority of Civil Code 5655 so that their collection costs can be paid first — that is against the intent of the law and is wrongful.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Taxpayers should be cautious of overly alarmist narratives or unscrupulous tax professionals who may be seeking to profit from the overwhelming sense of panic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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There was nothing like Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with her face melting off, or Jesus appearing in South Park as part of Paramount's cowardly settlement of a ridiculous lawsuit filed by Trump.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Like other liberal historians, I’m outraged by Trump’s cowardly attacks on our guild.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is under severe pressure from President Donald Trump to restart one of the most craven and self-destructive practices of American politics in the 21st century: predatory gerrymandering.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Unlike the Founders who risked their lives, this bunch, with precious few exceptions, is too craven to risk even their jobs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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How to explain the rise of so many inept and unprincipled people? Easy.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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She is utterly disillusioned with the ugly transformations of leftist leaders, such as Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua and Evo Morales of Bolivia, into unprincipled strongmen.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Trump keeps clamoring for a Nobel Peace Prize, but his hopes are delusional since his incompetent dealings with Putin and Netanyahu have enabled them to continue their dastardly deeds.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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The movie became a cause célèbre for the downtrodden treatment of the creative class in Hollywood, with many names coming out in support of the movie and its dastardly fate.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Nebbishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebbishy. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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