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Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nielsen in recent weeks has faced industry pushback after some clients became alarmed by a downturn in streaming audiences as displayed in a monthly tabulation of viewer activity following a decision by Nielsen to add new data to its mix.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Natural Aging The good news is that sometimes, a few dropped leaves in springtime is simply natural aging and nothing to be alarmed about.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday, the troubled pop star uploaded a video dancing in a sheer black bodysuit while covering her breasts with her hands.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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With Iceland’s titular black sands serving as the backdrop, the first season of the show followed Anita, a troubled police officer played by Aldis Amah Hamilton (The Valhalla Murders) who also co-writes the series.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Esther said that Kim was upset about McCormick's bizarre behavior.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The demonstrations have been primarily instigated by farmers, agricultural contractors and road haulage operators, who are upset with the government’s response to the spike in fuel prices since the onset of the Iran war.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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That has industry insiders across the spectrum — from creatives and crew members to the highest of the C-suites — worried about the overall health of the entertainment sector.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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But Mulligan was worried that some of the obscenities felt too American.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Incidents like this underscore the need for a stronger police presence in our neighborhoods and a serious, coordinated approach to addressing individuals who are emotionally disturbed and living on our streets.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That’s why people might be more disturbed by it.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The singer added that when SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in April 2023, the toddler was distraught.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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One day after the Dodgers won the 1978 NLCS, Gilliam died, leaving Lopes distraught.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that distracted driving was responsible for 3,275 traffic deaths in 2023.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Spending habits can also help determine a player’s level of maturity, revealing whether they’re disciplined or become distracted.—
Rob Maaddi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wrought (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrought%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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