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Etymology and conceptual evolution The origin of the term omertà has been variously interpreted.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Mitchell’s music variously evokes gospel, blues, working songs and the ravings of a rabid cult.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Kaser’s voice, less reliant on effects than on Hex Dealer, contorts into tones variously resembling Danny Brown and Gilla Band’s Dara Kiely.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
In their new job, they will be tasked working collaboratively to develop exhibitions that will variously complement and inspire the institution’s public programming and the performing arts events for which it is known.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Mitchell’s music variously evokes gospel, blues, working songs and the ravings of a rabid cult.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Kaser’s voice, less reliant on effects than on Hex Dealer, contorts into tones variously resembling Danny Brown and Gilla Band’s Dara Kiely.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
In their new job, they will be tasked working collaboratively to develop exhibitions that will variously complement and inspire the institution’s public programming and the performing arts events for which it is known.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2026
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First of all, Brand, who has a tasting room in Carmel Valley and sources wines from premium vineyards on the Central Coast, is an impressive, diversely talented winemaker.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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In this series taken in the photographer’s native Japan, we’re given an unexpected look into the lives of bugs, in which the photographer uses his own customized lens to capture unique, up-close images of diversely colorful and impressive species.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And since its stranding, the animal has reportedly been breathing irregularly and hardly moving.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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It is alleged that the contract was irregularly awarded and some of the police officers received bribes from the winning bidders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The New Jersey native has worked sporadically, including a role in Lifetime’s A Country Christmas Harmony (2022), since easing back into show business.—
JP Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Trendy items and playful color combos are fun sporadically, but the beauty mogul reminded us that sometimes simple is best.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Mulch, water deeply and infrequently, and use shade cloth or windbreaks during extreme heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The better option is to give your lawn a good drink more infrequently.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Smith seldom goes back to Weatherford.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Pacific storms seldom hit land Unlike storms in the Atlantic basin, the vast majority – roughly 85% to 90% – of storms that form in the Pacific don't ever threaten land and often spin harmlessly out to sea.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Game Changer rarely has that problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Mayor Vi Lyles, who plans to resign as soon as an appointment is made, rarely intervenes when discussion goes awry and often loses track of motions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Variously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variously. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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