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Adjective
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Kerr, a former Victoria’s Secret model, went on to wed billionaire Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and the English actor subsequently dated and became engaged to pop star Katy Perry, only to split with her last summer after nearly a decade together.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
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Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, The Drama stars Zendaya opposite Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple in the midst of wedding preparations, whose relationship is put to the test after a startling revelation.—
Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her style is influenced by a childhood in the French countryside, where her mother runs a bed and breakfast, and had a previous career in the art world.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Worsening wild weather influenced by climate change isn’t just superhot days, but includes deadly hurricanes, droughts and downpours, scientists told AP.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adelman could have positioned Murray or Johnson right outside the arc on the single side to chase the ball to make up for the empty space, instead of being so preoccupied with crashing rebounders.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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While the firm maintains its discretion and doesn’t disclose specific results, Blackman and her advisors don’t seem preoccupied with simply securing an Ivy League spot.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company website notes that used pouches should be stored in the dispenser’s top compartment before being disposed of in the trash.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Afterwards, Starks ran from the scene, disposed of the gun at his aunt’s house, which police never recovered.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those who faced Leiter’s kick changeup last season may be inclined to agree.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some may be inclined to skip them in the future.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her aunt had resisted leaving the capital for two weeks, but was finally convinced to evacuate.—
Jason Rezaian,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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Colin arrives convinced of his own decay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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