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also categoric
as in definite
having no exceptions or restrictions
a categorical denial of the rumors that the celebrities were planning to get married
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With every categorical increase in egg consumption, the likelihood of a woman experiencing cognitive decline decreased by 0.1.
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Christina Manian, Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Bloomberg’s reporting in Ukraine recently was pretty categorical on this.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 28 Aug. 2024
But there’s a categorical difference between these assistive tools and generative AI applications, like Suno and Udio, which can produce full songs from nothing but a few words.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The National Association of Recovery Residences also warned in 2018 that categorical bans against people taking MOUD would violate federal law.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 31 July 2024
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Christina Manian, Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Bloomberg’s reporting in Ukraine recently was pretty categorical on this.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 28 Aug. 2024
But there’s a categorical difference between these assistive tools and generative AI applications, like Suno and Udio, which can produce full songs from nothing but a few words.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The National Association of Recovery Residences also warned in 2018 that categorical bans against people taking MOUD would violate federal law.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 31 July 2024
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There is a definite move happening toward using SAR satellites, said Juliana Suess, an associate with the German Institute for International and Security Affairs think tank based in Berlin.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eastwood’s story runs on the bedrock of the unimpeachable, confident that there is a definite truth to be discovered about an event such as the killing of Kendall and that only malevolence or incompetence could prevent its discovery.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, their offense has been effective, ranking second in total yards per game for the second straight year.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The breakdown of glycine and leucine, the two amino acids added to the blood, were deemed responsible for as much as 60% of the bat’s total energy production during the run.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The ethical implications of these advancements are profound.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s imprint on American political life has been profound.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both measures required a simple majority for passage.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here are simple ways to combat the fear in the meantime.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Preparing your workforce for AI starts with a thorough understanding of the organization’s current capabilities.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to liver thorough cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).20 Kidney damage: The kidneys depend on the heart for proper blood flow and pressure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Registrar of Voters said after election night, results will be updated daily at 5 p.m., except weekends, until the counting is complete.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.6-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some thirty-six bankers were tried, sent to jail and fined, a development that is in stark contrast to other crisis hit countries.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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There are similarities between former President Donald Trump and President Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but in the run-up to the 2024 election, stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role have emerged.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The top was a sleeveless, button-down tunic with a sheer, wide hem embellished with sparkly beads, worn over a pair of ankle-length, wide-leg trousers in the same black silk fabric.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
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Zoë Kravitz surely isn’t ready to hang up the sheer looks that have become the bread and butter of her wardrobe.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Categorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorical. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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