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worshipfully

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Recent Examples of worshipfully Butch deferred to his nephew’s cinematic opinions and spoke of Cal worshipfully to his film-buff dentist. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

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Treating chains of thought too reverently — even when their results are verifiable — could also prevent scientists from discovering even better ways of biasing LRMs toward accurate outputs.

— John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026
When two angels in disguise as men arrive in Sodom, Lot meets them at the town gates, bows reverently, and invites them to pass the night in his house.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

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Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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