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Adjective
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Once there, prosecutors said the second victim was also forced into the back of the truck and restrained.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026 -
The novel opens with the news of William Stoner’s death, delivered in the restrained, factual tone of an obituary.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Somerville firefighters stand on overpass as hearse carrying Trooper Kevin Trainor passes underneath during dignified transfer.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Hundreds lined the streets Thursday night for the dignified transfer escort that carried Trainor’s body to the funeral home after a nearly 25-mile ride from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Boston.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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These aren’t just any Airstreams, but ones that have been outfitted to include amenities like a little kitchenette for your morning coffee, a small couch, and a proper shower and restroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Christensen disclosed his relationship with school psychology professor Bryn Harris to the university through the proper channels in late 2025, according to CU’s vice president of communications, Michele Ames.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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This ritual, known as 'Sukye-sik,' is a formal ceremony where followers vow to live according to Buddhist teachings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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For years, conservative politicians and commentators have portrayed it as a coordinated extremist threat, though law enforcement assessments have generally described it as decentralized and lacking formal leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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In the air, innocuous human behavior carries a sense of threat.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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There was a rather innocuous sequence in the early stages of Game 3 between the Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Target Center.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Nonsensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensational. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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