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Noun
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But otherwise the climate, through its perturbations, has maintained conditions conducive to animal life for nearly a half-billion years.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Quantum machines of today are prone to errors, have a restricted size range, and are sensitive to perturbations in their surrounding environment.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Be prepared for temporary withdrawal effects like irritability and anxiety.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Owners should practice patience and understanding, as well as learning to recognize any signs of fear or anxiety in their new pet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tyrese Gibson has found himself at the center of an animal cruelty investigation after a neighbor claimed that dogs belonging to the Fast & Furious star attacked and killed his own pet earlier this month.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His pique wasn’t just about money or ego.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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That’s enough to pique studios’ interest.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unspoken resentment clouding a connection?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The news sparked an immediate wave of resentment — and one parody social media account.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means putting limits on marketing and on the types — and frequency — of gambling — for everyone, not just those already in trouble.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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No franchises are seemingly in danger of relocating, but its best bet might be to hope that trouble arises in another city.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Week 4 offered plenty of key takeaways for fantasy managers, particularly in an eventful upset at the Meadowlands that featured an injury to one of football’s top wide receivers in Malik Nabers.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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There's always that team that can sneak up and pull the upset.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Get alerts if the system detects acute distress.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Just continue to watch for any signs of distress, and if something else develops, see a vet.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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