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Noun
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This is the ultimate lightweight, seamless thong that lasts for years of wear.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026 -
In that matchup, former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim 155-pound belt.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Quarterbacks who have attained a certain status understandably don’t want to start over as subordinates, be assigned grunt work and wait in line for promotions.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many politicians should, but won’t, learn worthwhile lessons about the value of public deference and praise of subordinates who work every day on the front lines.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Small-timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small-timer. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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