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Adjective
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Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch, did something for the first time since the sudden and tragic passing of his father.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026 -
His wife looks at me with sudden seriousness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In other words, the global village attempts to describe rather than celebrate a new situation, a new way of being in the western world which is disincarnate and discontinuous.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Additionally, scientists uncovered a necropolis of children, also dating from the Gallo-Roman period, and discontinuous remains extending into the modern era.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The tail end of the aforementioned second act does address some of the novel’s darkness with an abrupt tonal shift that left Tuesday’s audience gasping in horror, rather than glee.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Vandenberg, a mom of two, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2009.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The state faces a severe shortage of mental health beds, as residents in 24 of the 58 counties do not have access to acute psychiatric hospital services, according to California Hospital Association.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Saltatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltatory. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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