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Noun
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That's down to gardener Harper Starling who protects her home with her killer instincts — literally.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025 -
But the staging of the fight is awkward, and seems to be going out of its way to protect Wendy, who’s super strong and fast yet doesn’t have any training (nor the killer instincts of her opponent).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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They’re used to advertise the American Southwest, hotels and corn starch.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chicken pot pie recipe Chicken pot pie is basically a complete meal, featuring a healthy blend of meat, starch and vegetables.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chef’s specialties include cast iron cinnamon rolls and ancho chile ceasar salad, alongside oysters on the half shell and shallot shrimp grits.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the leaves are especially dirty, soak in cold water, gently agitating them to loosen dirt and grit.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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