as in metallic
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In Barker's LinkedIn post, however, the scientist said that the amount of metallic air pollution potentially produced in the accident equals that generated by one third of meteorite material that burns up in Earth's atmosphere every year.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025 -
Jennifer Lopez made a metallic statement at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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His near-angelic vocals still hold the power to mesmerize — and evoke shrill screams of delight.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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And of course, the shrill response to these claims from the political left was also typical and expected.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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These strident, provocative, eccentric, determined women can no longer justly be left out of any narrative of this movement.—
Francesca Wade,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Arguments from the industry have been strident, emphasizing that this would likely work the opposite way, and defeat the very goal that the government was aspiring towards.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Jan. 2025
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And any mention of Oakland pride from the stage drew raucous cheers that interrupted the proceedings, if only for a few seconds.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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There was less raucous cheering during the hearing on Thursday, as Kennedy faced tough questions from Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, whose vote could be decisive in determining whether Kennedy gets confirmed.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2025
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The shift between these sobering images and the screwball comedy can be jarring.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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That must have felt jarring after being isolated on the island for nearly a month.—
Ana Osorno,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nobody went to see the movie, and the score is unflinchingly dissonant.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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These songs all have a beautiful sadness to them and have a pop mentality, but there is always something dissonant or tense about them at times, musically.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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If there’s a slightly noisier spot (or spots) in the apartment, that is another indicator of gaps that might allow smells to seep in and could benefit from sealant, says Arianna Deane, an architect and A+A+A cofounder.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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His political opponents viewed him as grating, uncooperative, and at times dogmatic.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Save Dishes With This Hand Grater This Hand Grater has three grating surfaces, a non-slip base, measurements, and a vegetable peeler.—
Hannah Rice,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2024
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“Clanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clanging. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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