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Adjective
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At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026 -
Material choices are homey and restrained—soft woods, neutral fabrics, and sculptural artwork chosen during frequent meetings between the designers and clients—creating a quieter, more private atmosphere than the communal areas elsewhere onboard.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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As the noise-rap-electro act Jane Remover shrieked and pleaded through a 90-minute marathon set at the Fonda on Thursday night, one very young couple dressed right out of a conservative‘s nightmare — gender-ambiguous, purple hair, facial piercings — tapped me on the shoulder.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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At a billion scans a month, even modest rates imply hundreds of millions of ambiguous results a year, each one demanding a clinical decision and producing a worried customer.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Delta pilots performed an evasive go-around maneuver before the Airbus A319 landed safely and passengers deplaned normally, a Delta spokesperson said in a statement.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the e-bike rider tried to take evasive action but ended up underneath the truck and was run over.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Both players were so inhibited for the final game of the set that the level of play resembled something from a local park.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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This really is a time to be less inhibited about going out.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Actor Efren Ramírez nailed Pedro's laconic, deadpan style that made his promise a hilarious highlight.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Juxtaposed against their laconic back-and-forth, Lin’s breathless, manic sentences betray a grifter’s nonsense.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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While Kafka is a bit more of a reserved personality, he’s been described as a coach who’s personable and can work with anyone.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Even in recordings from the ’90s, Alfa displays a reserved but expressive personality, and a talent for fusing disparate sounds fluidly together.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Staff being uncommunicative with EMS workers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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Just as importantly, His voice was loud and and clear in marshalling a Chelsea back line that has too often appeared quiet and uncommunicative in his absence this season.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Let’s start with the trade deadline, something the Rockies have often been reticent to maneuver in the past.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The concierge takes responsibility for all the aspects of cross-selling that customer-facing staff may be reticent to undertake, such as conversion tracking and knowing all the key internal contacts.—
Marty Dauer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Unforthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforthcoming. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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