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Noun
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Morikawa is on a yearslong mission to regain his killer instinct.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 May 2025 -
Will Joe finally find that perfect love he’s been searching for, or will his killer instincts ruin everything yet again?—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There was no moment in the tournament that better captured the spirit of football and its role as an emotional release valve than when every member of the squad hounded Gray.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The same spirit that saved my education, that ensures your holiday package arrives on time, could be written out of the equation altogether.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The top grain-free cat foods contain carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, potato starch and green peas.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Source of resistant starch: Green bananas are a significant source of resistant starch, a fiber the digestive tract cannot break down.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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Lindsey: My heritage shapes my use of rice, beans, and seafood—ingredients that are cornerstones of dishes like Hoppin' John and shrimp and grits.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If the White man stands for innovation, grit, and not bending to PC nonsense, count me in.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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