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Adjective
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the great-power competition with the United States’ adversaries, none is more formidable than the Chinese Communist Party.—
Arthur Herman,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Glasnow is formidable on the mound when healthy.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a statement provided by her attorney to THR, Smith denied the claims of abuse, arduous working hours and dearth of appropriate compensation and said that Rockelle had appeared in several accusers’ videos without payment or common labor protections.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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After four arduous episodes of beating Wihan’s dead horse, conflict is finally escalating again.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the bathing rituals appear even more laborious and time-intensive, but feel less about vanity.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some manufacturing advocates and economists questioned Trump’s underlying logic, saying supply chain issues, high costs, workforce needs and the laborious process of moving production to the U.S. stand in the way.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s likely a tough pill to swallow for Gomez, who typically launches her albums at No. 1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the Lotus ladies will have some tough competition, including seven-time winner Allison Janney, two-time winner Patricia Arquette, and potential double nominee Kaitlyn Dever.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Emergency physician and CrossFit coach Dr. Heather L Hinshelwood provided her insight on this kind of strenuous activity for Newsweek.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the operation, I wouldn’t be allowed to lift anything remotely heavy or do any strenuous activity for four to six weeks.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The front-seat passenger, a 16-year-old, nearly died after suffering severe injuries, including a shattered pelvis and ruptured internal organs.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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He had been diagnosed with severe conduct disorder and antisocial traits, per 9 News.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The song is about a man who doesn’t appear to be murderous being the ultimate killer.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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That discomfort makes sense, as Pap returns to earth to let Juicy know his death was by Rev’s murderous hands, and the only way to avenge him is to make Juicy’s own hands a killing weapon.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Toilful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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