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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
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The scenic design of Sara Ryung Clement and the lights of Paul Whitaker bring Eastman’s illustrations to vibrant life, as do the boldly colored costumes of Danielle Nieves.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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The San Francisco Giants boldly pegged a value to Arraez on Saturday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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What can be said about the Kalimotxo that hasn’t been pretentiously asserted by an undergraduate who just learned about it?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Holding a 12-foot pole with the Corinthians flag at the top proudly flying high, Deborah, who lives in London but was born and raised in Brazil, says that around 400-500 Corinthians supporters are expected to be at the semifinal.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Trisha Yearwood proudly held her two Grammys — Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Collaboration with Vocals — in 1998.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Western appeals to the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the autonomy of nations start to ring hollow when the country that anchors the West sets out to violate those principles so brazenly.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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That was the less-than-flattering term for the Democrats who brazenly flexed their muscle in the early 1990s.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Self-importantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-importantly. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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