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Noun
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026 -
Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The things in between, this mildness is short lived, Jackie says.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Average mildness returns tomorrow afternoon.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, unveiled a grandiose, if vague, project called the Global Civilization Initiative, which proposed an appeal to comity between civilizations and cultures—something of a Chinese counterpoint to the Western status quo.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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In a way, the intrusion of violence into the otherwise festive dinner did manage to galvanize a sense of comity between bitter political rivals.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in Chinese history and ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The Beatles won Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammy Awards, and took the United States (and the world) by storm with their harmonies and charm — not to mention Paul's good looks.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But by Sunday morning, residents in southern Lebanon reported a lull in Israeli strikes.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Intense fighting broke out on Friday morning after a relative lull in fighting following the announcement of the MOU.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Soothingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothingness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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