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an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities
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Noun
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Placental Mammals Placental mammal, (infraclass Eutheria), any member of the mammalian group characterized by the presence of a placenta, which facilitates exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood of the mother and that of the fetus.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026 -
This digital commute creates heat and wastes power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Swiss chocolatier Lindt even published research this month showing consumers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic exhibited greater demand for high-end candy — apparently driven by a desire for small luxuries.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Prodigalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigalities. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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