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Adjective
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It’s soon determined that Grace will be part of a crew on a one-way journey to the unaffected star to figure out why, and then send the answer back to Earth.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Nowadays, the Southwest Chief is run by Amtrak (which gets government funding but operates independently enough to be unaffected by recent government shutdowns).—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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So far, Democratic protests to TrumpRx have been understated.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Genimo Outdoor Area Rug For a rug that’s elegant but more subdued, look no further than this option from Genimo.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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But, Wells has been more subdued.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite an impressive $60 million global opening, some outlets immediately downplayed the achievement, casting doubt on the film’s ability to make a profit on its $90 million production cost.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump himself downplayed Russia's involvement during a news conference Monday in Florida.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many requirements would begin right away If the SAVE America Act were enacted, the new rules for voter registration and voter identification at the polls would take effect immediately.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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If ultimately enacted into law, the measure could significantly reshape the housing market in metro areas like Atlanta, where institutional investors have become some of the largest landlords in recent years.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, Bar Calico has a more restrained vibe.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Refined, deliberate, restrained.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like other states around the country, Tennessee was closing its public psychiatric hospitals, and mentally ill people who acted out were simply being jailed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials have argued Ross acted out of self-defense, alleging Good was impeding federal law enforcement.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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