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Related: ‘Neglected diseases’ are anything but neglected by the billion-plus people living with them One possible reason for this obduracy is that noma begins as a dental disease, and dental diseases have long been underappreciated global health concerns.—
John Button,
STAT,
16 Dec. 2023 -
Perhaps the greatest testament to Morocco’s obduracy came late in normal time, when Rodri — a central midfielder being deployed as a central defender — strode forward and shot, more in hope than in expectation, from 35 yards.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
6 Dec. 2022
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In a role that increasingly demands diplomacy across cultural and political lines, his clarity emerged as problematic rigidity.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In Stitch Fix’s early days, customers had one option – five items in a box at a recurring cadence with one discount mechanism – but these days, there’s less rigidity.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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While there are no over-the-counter medications to treat coccidioidomycosis, ODH notes that healthcare professionals may prescribe antifungal medication to help reduce the severity of symptoms or prevent the infection from getting worse.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Depending on the location and severity of the wildfire, smaller events such as sports games could be moved to another field or rescheduled for a future date, Wolski said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Pitilessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitilessness. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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