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The science was often shaky—relying on user quizzes, questionable biomarkers, or pseudoscientific protocols.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025 -
During the game, the Brewers overcame a shaky start from All-Star Jacob Misiorowski to take sole possession of first place in the National League Central.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Actor and director Erich von Stroheim, who was cast as Desmond’s worshipful valet, driver and former silent film director, had a rocky history with Swanson.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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A lot has changed in the nearly eight years since then, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rocky departure of Roscosmos leader Dmitry Rogozin in 2022 who was subsequently dispatched to the front lines of the war, several changes in NASA leadership, and more.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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The job is a ball, interactions take strategy, tipsy men are the obstacles — and obviously, the tips are the prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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And the light left over from the Big Bang shows wonky anomalies that don’t necessarily line up with the standard model’s predictions.—
Sarah Scoles,
JSTOR Daily,
31 July 2025
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The organization has even more wings further down on the roster.) Green, who was acquired in the Kevin Durant trade, has projected as a wonky fit next to Booker since the day the trade went down.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Wavery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavery. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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