as in particular
hard to please
an old-maidish teacher who required that every essay be written in very formal English
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The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
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In particular Ben Rice, who’s off to a breakthrough season, and 38-year-old Paul Goldschmidt, who the Yankees allowed to sit out there as a free agent most of the winter until re-signing him right before spring training for what is now looking as the bargain of the offseason at $4 million.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The formula is more demanding than most people realize, and the research behind it suggests close friendships may matter more for long-term health than almost anything else.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Why do humanoids still struggle The problem is that battlefields are among the most demanding environments imaginable.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The Oscar-winning actress went mostly minimal with her Sheryl Lowe jewelry pieces, save for rings and a dainty earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The bottoms add a playful air to any summer ensemble thanks to their dainty print and effortlessly stylish fit.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Its finicky drainage needs are easier to manage in a pot, and lavender always looks fantastic in a large terra-cotta planter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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Diana was fastidious about controlling her narrative.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Tugging on the heartstrings can be a cheap trick in the hands of the wrong songwriter, but the genre’s best songs are redeemed by a fastidious eye and a poetic ear.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The restoration required four years of work, during which local artisans carefully restored the frescoes and ceilings in accordance with the most exacting traditional standards.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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But the goods are here, and Mysius is an exacting, exhilarating filmmaker who is more than ready to be leveled up.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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“Old-maidish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-maidish. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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