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Adverb
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Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025 -
By likening the world to a stage and seeing ourselves as the actors living on it, this meta motif — while classical in concept — resonates strongly as a universal theme for those of us living today.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, in the nineteenth century, instead of garnering global applause, Haiti’s insistence on remaining free and independent consistently brought punishment, most aggressively, by France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The key is going after the criminal element aggressively, assuring public safety totally, and helping addicts recover.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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More recently however this dynamic has changed as bitcoin and other assets have become more firmly entrenched in the risk-on asset category.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The evening leant into the 2016 King Kylie vibe—Kylie herself donned a bubblegum pink wig and matching latex dress—but Kendall and Hailey stayed firmly in their more understated style lexicons.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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After Johnson gave his answer to that resolutely dumb question, several other luminaries took a whack at the zeitgeist piñata.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Knox says that this scene ended up in the script after several discussions with Steinberg about making sure the story resolutely focused on the idea that humanity is all about change and growth.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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With the exception of SHoP’s assertively detailed, if financially troubled, extravaganza, the pall of clunkism has enveloped even projects that aspire to high design.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
22 Sep. 2025
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His confrontational style inspired a generation of young conservatives to assertively defend their values and to mock liberals, even in sometimes incendiary ways.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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According to a 2022 poll, the average American would use $10 million to pay off debts, grimly.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The journey from there to the online affection for Luigi Mangione is a grimly straightforward one.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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From creator Patrick Macmanus, the new series takes a decidedly different approach to a true-crime story, choosing to focus more heavily on a dozen or so victims than Gacy himself.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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Set in Illinois but shot in Vermont, this kid-friendly (but decidedly spooky) tale is catnip for anyone who enjoys haunted hayrides, pumpkin farms, and apple cider donuts.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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