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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet, as is often the case, even the most unclubbable individuals may attract enthusiasts.—
Adrian Woolfson,
WSJ,
31 July 2022
Adjective
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But when the homework clause was revealed, the enormous unsocial media fan was out there and the manure hit it with great force.—
Nick CanepaColumnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2022
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The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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Remove from heat and stir in reserved ham and lemon juice.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Klopp is less reserved on player welfare.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They weren’t being stand-offish, not at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Richard’s other big ally is undervalued and initially stand-offish plant engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), who eventually warms to Richard’s interest in his machines, and who encourages him to think big.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Some could argue that the most introverted are often the most clever.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The story follows a reclusive man who lives in a remote house by the sea.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite—much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Famous in Love’s Carter Jenkins).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, but other signs and symptoms include swelling of the breast, skin dimpling, breast or nipple pain, nipple discharge aside from breast milk and nipple or breast skin that is red, dry, flaky or thickened, according to ACS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Check the soil with your finger and water the plant when the surface is dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Nongregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nongregarious. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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