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Adjective
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But the fact that Schwartzman, in his first film, was given the difficult task of stealing laughs away from a comedy legend, and so often succeeds in doing so, gives him the slight edge.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025 -
These connections are difficult to make from within, but consultants are trained to see across boundaries.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Tom and Rhyan make a formidable duo on the right side of the line and Jenkins will move to center after spending most of his career at left guard.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Selling a descent from stress into a state of devastation that can never be shed (only briefly reprised) is the formidable actress Parinaz Izadyar.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Transsexuals are people who have gone through a long, arduous process of: counseling, hormone therapy, and operations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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So no one has ever made a fully reusable orbital vehicle, and even the parts that have been reusable have been extremely arduous to reuse, such that the economics actually were worse than an expendable rocket in a lot of cases.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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But even with Tatum, who underwent surgery Tuesday on his ruptured Achilles, now beginning a laborious recovery process that could wipe out most or all of his 2025-26 season, his teammates remain confident.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2025
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With these laborious methods of locomotion, sea cucumbers were long thought to never exceed speeds of about a yard a day.—
Katarina Zimmer,
JSTOR Daily,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Buy Now: Flashlight on Bookshop | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, V. E. Schwab (June 10) V. E. Schwab’s sapphic vampire romance begins in 16th century Spain with Maria, a tough young bride, looking to escape her wealthy husband.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Dapple Baby takes this task very seriously, offering a fragrance-free formula that’s tough on stains yet gentle on newborn skin.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Optimal timing: If possible, move strenuous activities to early morning or evening for more favorable conditions.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Select the ideal time: When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the color and pattern, the rug is incredibly durable, particularly in severe weather.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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The risk of severe storms stretches from the southern Plains to the Southeast, with isolated severe storms possible in South Florida, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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With that crisis averted, the New York Police Department rolls in and arrests A.G. and the rest of his murderous Collective.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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Ed Gale, the actor known for providing the physical performance behind the murderous Chucky doll in the Child's Play slasher movies, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at 61.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Toilful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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