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Noun
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Fat Tuesday is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.—
Michael Bruening,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
Noun
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Cook salmon: Remove salmon from marinade, discarding excess.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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For the past three seasons, the series has revealed the quirks, impulses, excesses, dysfunctions, nuances and eccentricities of the wealthy against the backdrop of a luxury resort chain and its not-so faceless employees.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Permissiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissiveness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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