obiter dictum

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Noun
  • But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.
    Joel Khalili, Wired News, 16 May 2025
  • Although my skin’s spots improved—from 9 percent to 12 percent—compared to my previous analysis, my numbers were down in every other category, including wrinkles.
    Essence, Essence, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Mentioned almost as an aside during jury selection last week, the subject of the suddenly unreachable Victim-3, came up on May 9 in what was supposed to be near formality of a hearing.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2025
  • These asides prevent The Last of Us from delving into Ellie’s larger emotional journey of having to rediscover her humanity while she’s overwhelmed by her grief.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Jafar Panahi) Panahi’s layered script weaves political commentary into an escalating series of small events.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
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    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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