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Adjective
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And eager to show his stuff to Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Martha Stewart hosted a luncheon at Joe’s Stone Crab, Italian celebrity butcher Dario Cecchini tossed slabs of beef into an eager dinner crowd, and Ray reprised her Burger Bash, where everything from Kool-Aid pickles to foie gras adorned smashed wagyu patties on potato buns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The quote was apt considering that after her win — her first medal since scoring a silver in the combined at the 2018 games in Pyeongchang following an 0-8 string of loses at the Winter Games — Shiffrin talked about pushing away the criticism and keeping her eyes on the prize.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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So Olson’s assessment about the luck factor is apt.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Txhoihf Door Draft Stopper A door draft stopper is a smart home pick that can help lower heating and cooling costs by keeping warmth inside during cold months and the AC inside during summer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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As to the famous fine line between stupid and clever, the stupidity and the cleverness are all but inextricable, and to the point.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The recent turmoil is testing some of the foundations that powered private credit’s rapid growth, including aggressive underwriting, highly leveraged middle-market borrowers and the promise of stable capital insulated from bank-style runs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Smart, capable and quick-witted, Toha’s current joy comes from her relationship with Nelly (Khadija Ahmed), the spoiled granddaughter of her employer (Hanan Youssef), a tetchy, elderly diabetic.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Horses are known for being energetic, independent, and quick-witted — the kind of people create opportunities instead of just chasing them.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Abbington plays Eve, a sharp-witted, slightly off-kilter actress whose obsession with the case pulls her into the investigative orbit and complicates the group dynamic.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But like other African countries, Zimbabwe is increasingly keen to maximize the value of its minerals by processing them at home before exporting.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, Survivor 48’s Kamilla Karthigesu was shown to be an enthusiastic operator keen to pull a fast one on her tribemates.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Ready-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-witted. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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