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Netflix 19 of 20 A Tale of Two Kitchens (2019) The modest length of this short — which clocks in at 30 minutes — reflects its humble attitude.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025 -
Flatten It Out Sea turtles don't have much mobility on land, and even the humblest sand structure can be a major obstacle to nesting females making their way across the sand or to hatchlings heading back toward the water.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The news sent stock indexes to their highest levels in weeks, before ending the day with more modest gains.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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As one sign of the modest pace of progress, just 2,021 permits to install new heating and cooling systems have been filed since 2017.—
Jonathan Bowles,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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In another iconic food documentary on Netflix’s roster of originals, chef David Chang explores the vibrant — and sometimes prickly — intersections of culture, history, and cuisine in a refreshingly frank and unpretentious way.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Seen as affable and unpretentious, Omella lives humbly in the same way Pope Francis did, promoting social justice and advocating for a more compassionate and inclusive church.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Cannes offers up so many memories for even us lowly mortals.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Going Dutch stars Leary as Colonel Patrick Quinn, a hard-nosed military man who gets assigned to oversee a lowly service base in the Netherlands.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
7 May 2025
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The Northern Hemisphere experiences a more subdued shower, with about 10 to 20 meteors streaking across the sky each hour, NASA said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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There is also Rosy Check, Sterling Check, and Mocha Check, which feel more subdued.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Makos athletes also noticed that their parents were timid around water.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Haney looked timid and afraid for the first four rounds before finding his legs and winning a unanimous decision in a lackluster fight with Jose Ramirez.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Cher was bashful to be busted but then couldn’t help laughing out loud at the audacity.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Or maybe the movie’s stars are just feeling a bit bashful!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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The committee shared a laugh at the congressman’s sheepish realization, and the vote continued.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Someone who asks for something directly versus someone who opts for a more sheepish approach marks a good example of the outcomes of one's upbringing.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Unarrogant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unarrogant. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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