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Recent Examples of anemic
But why are so many of Orlando’s players — most notably free-agent acquisition Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a career 36.9 percent 3-point shooter before this season who is shooting an anemic 30.7 percent this season — struggling?
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump was right to criticize Germany, during his first term for its anemic defense spending, reliance on Russian natural gas, and loose stance on migration.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the overriding concern in daily German life, according to interviews and polls, and the thing most likely to drive the choice of voters, is the nation’s anemic economy.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Adding potency up front will be paramount, as the Ducks need forwards who can both extend zone time and finish plays to bolster an all-around anemic offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump was right to criticize Germany, during his first term for its anemic defense spending, reliance on Russian natural gas, and loose stance on migration.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the overriding concern in daily German life, according to interviews and polls, and the thing most likely to drive the choice of voters, is the nation’s anemic economy.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Adding potency up front will be paramount, as the Ducks need forwards who can both extend zone time and finish plays to bolster an all-around anemic offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anemic
Adjective
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Other hallmarks include the evolving tradition of the Bond girl, largely bloodless violence, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The ferocity of the 4 Nations tourney has turned the concept of a bloodless, anodyne All-Star break on its ear.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The color-grading choice was particularly popular in movies at the turn of the millennium, a sickly tint that conveyed metropolitan gothic sensibilities and disaffection while amping up the physical sallowness of already-pallid leads.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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What danced across your palate in the first mouthful becomes a sickly chore by the end of the meal.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During a visit in August with two Times reporters, Mr. Perez’s skin was sallow.—
Aimee Ortiz,
New York Times,
7 Dec. 2023
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An awkward, sallow, provincial, minor army officer, Napoleon, was irresistibly drawn to Joséphine, attracted by her proximity to the most powerful men in France.—
Anne Higonnet,
Vogue,
17 Nov. 2023
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anemic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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