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Noun
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During the third, his killer instinct shifted focus.—
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Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026 -
UConn is 22-1, has won 18 in a row, is 7-0 in true road games, ranked third in the nation, and the coach is no longer lamenting a lack of killer instinct, but showing the lack of respect card.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This all-day, rain-or-shine celebration will be overflowing with live entertainment, festive food, family fun and plenty of Irish spirit, including special offerings from Guinness and Jameson, who will be onsite with festive surprises.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Older and younger kids can play together, fostering a spirit of collaboration.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fan favorite fries appear to no longer include pea starch in the list of ingredients, according to the restaurant's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The kebabs are delectable with a simple starch, such as rice or naan, but serving them with a raita (yogurt sauce) or cilantro chutney will take them over the top.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By channeling talent and grit, Bhatia proved a deserving winner the galleries at Bay Hill could get behind.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Conning off the bench, Harvey showed determination and grit with his hustle plays.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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