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Adjective
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Business leaders, of course, have their own interests and shareholders to serve, but Democrats can still protect the public interest while giving CEOs a seat at the table to reach pragmatic answers to difficult questions like these.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The service Aside from a formidable restaurant and spa, the service sets this hotel apart from other country boutiques in Sicily.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The hardy parasite is also highly attuned to threats and responds with formidable defense mechanisms — prolonging a treatment process that’s already months to years long and often fraught with other hurdles and pain.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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But playing Banjeree required a mental one that proved even more arduous.—
Kylie Gilbert,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Among them are more than 150 women who completed the arduous Ranger training.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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These methods were expensive, laborious, and, over the long term, incredibly effective.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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Drying clothing could take days and ironing, well, ironing is still laborious.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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After a rocky two years, the luxury industry is expected to carry its third-quarter recovery into Q4, despite some tough comparables.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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That hope ended on July 3, 2025 when Michael, the charismatic tough guy actor known for his memorable roles in Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, died of cardiac arrest at 67 years old after a long struggle with alcoholism.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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After strenuous hours of hiking, you’re greeted with shower access, cozy beds, and an on-site dining hall and snack bar.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Spacewalks are highly strenuous and involve months of training.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most people who get sick recover within a week, but infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Those who suffer spinal strokes often experience sudden and intense neck or back pain, muscle weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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After the attack, authorities in New South Wales (NSW) drew a link between the mass shooting and pro-Palestinian protests held weekly since Israel launched retaliatory attacks on Hamas in Gaza for its murderous assault on Israelis on October 7, 2023.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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This is about the population that is stuck between a murderous criminal mafia that has taken over the country and, on the other hand, Israel and the United States, who follow their own interests.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Toilful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilful. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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