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Noun
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In the canonical metaphorical example, a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and the cascading sequence of atmospheric perturbations leads to a tornado in Texas.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025 -
By comparing the forward and backward series of operations, the new algorithm can see the effects of this perturbation throughout the molecule and so model the molecule as a whole.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Oct. 2025
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With withdrawal, adolescents can suffer greater anxiety and irritability.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH eating pattern) can reduce blood sugar swings that worsen irritability.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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Canoes and kayaks are available for rent, and pets are welcome in the campground (though not in swimming areas).—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wash every 1–2 weeks (more often with pets or lotions) since flannel traps oils and lint.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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But his message to Støre displayed a much more personal motivation—essentially a fit of pique at not being lauded by Norway’s most prestigious institution.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lucas in particular was driven as much by resentment of the old as passion for the new.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Watching his resentment build is hilarious up until the moment it’s taken seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Wake Forest transfer Haiden Leffew came on with two on and one out to relieve Harrison and generated a ground-ball double play to escape trouble.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pasquini said people in her circumstances have been accused of wanting to shed their troubles by having their kids locked away.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Testing the best West Orange traveled to South Florida on Tuesday to play baseball juggernaut Stoneman Douglas of Parkland and nearly pulled off a huge upset.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets reached the FCS playoffs for the fourth time in 2023, this time under coach Andy Thompson, in a season that included an upset over Stanford (with Taylor at the helm of the Cardinal).—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Other geese that were still alive were experiencing distress, Halter said.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This bleeds into how damages are assessed in the aftermath of an accident, as everything from medical bills to lost wages and emotional distress are critical element that will be legally considered.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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