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Noun
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So many opponents would have wilted in that moment, unable to stand up to James’ determination or Dončić’s killer instinct.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025 -
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli’s appearance on this list is a reflection of the desire for fresh dynamism and more killer instinct down the left-hand side of the attack.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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As actual spirits, released from their corporeal form, or visions conjured up by the eyes or minds of those who see them—or something else?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Brown rice protein: With the starch extracted, brown rice is an excellent source of protein.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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This keeps it lasting longer and boosts its resistant starch content, which is brilliant for gut health.—
Emily English,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Noun
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From a spirited young girl splashing in the brown waters of Galveston to a woman carving her place as a wife, mother and businesswoman, Mama Tina's journey is full of grit, grace and resilience.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The companies that lead with grit, own their value and protect their core will be the ones that define the next decade — not just survive it.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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