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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The same restrained values of democracy have always marked the White House—a stately house, but not an imperial one.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cooper—director of pictures like Crazy Heart, Hostiles, and most recently The Pale Blue Eye—makes sure the proceedings are always restrained and respectful.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mobley’s distinction not only celebrates his individual achievement but also cements Cleveland’s reputation as one of the NBA’s most disciplined and balanced defensive units.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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With Newcastle an incredibly disciplined side, Trossard was caught on the ball in a dangerous position in front of his defenders at one point, but the aim seemed to be to have him in a free role that would create space for other players out wide.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are students who feel inhibited from expressing their Jewish or Zionist identity because of the atmosphere of the atmosphere of intimidation or harassment on college campuses.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Nini and Lali seemed happier without him—more relaxed, less inhibited.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Self-controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-controlled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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