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Adjective
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Yet, a divided Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense in a 51-to-49 vote, largely along party lines.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025 -
After the lukewarm reception to Star Wars Outlaws (which itself was at the center of the exhausting online discourse), and a divided fan base, Shadows’ value for the company can’t be understated.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If coordinated correctly, Trump’s tariff threats offer an enormous opportunity for America’s neglected waterfront.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers also met to better understand the difficulties counties face in finding temporary placements for neglected and special needs children.—
Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the findings won’t be able to say how abandoned land should be managed, or whether people should try to manage it at all.—
ByDan Charles,
science.org,
2 Jan. 2025
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A day later his car was found abandoned but undamaged in a parking lot near Congaree National Park about 20 miles southeast of Columbia.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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The book is a disjointed, experimental compilation of an unnamed man’s variegated erotic fantasies.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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No one should be too surprised if DJ Uiagalelei and the new-look offense are a bit disjointed in their first game together.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
24 July 2024
Adjective
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Smith recalls feeling disconnected throughout her pregnancy in the viral TikTok.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Team members resort to using spreadsheets again, creating a disconnected data experience that slows a team down and can stymie the success of a fund.—
Ray Zhou,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Remove anything flammable from within a 5 feet perimeter of your home and any detached buildings, such as dry leaves and pine needles.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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But the detached garage and a guest cottage were destroyed, as were all but three or four of the 20 or so houses on their block near the Altadena Golf Course.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Those without a working phone are encouraged to wave down assistance from those able to help, such as a first responder, or dial 911 from an unconnected phone.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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From connecting the unconnected and empowering remote communities to revolutionizing sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and transportation, the impact of this technological convergence will be profound and far-reaching.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Adrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adrift. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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