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Noun
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The unique structure helps the LCEs resist stretching, giving them exceptional stiffness without losing flexibility.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Athletes often use infrared saunas post-workout to recover from sore muscles and stiffness.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The amendment changes the theory of the case from reckless indifference to intentional misconduct, according to the family’s lawyers, which could raise the damages awarded to the family.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The risk of reverting to a political reality of indifference to occupation and permanent conflict is too great.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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But the other pole, blithe unconcern, carries its own dangers.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Reached by phone, the father comes off as a cold, uncaring man, and Pacino portrays him with chilling aloofness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Woodenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodenness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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