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Noun
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Between Dave’s whiny petulance, Edna’s glum watchfulness and their performative mwah-mwah kisses, this couple is a walking talking warning sign.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019 -
And Monday night’s show of frustration and occasional petulance at Stamford Bridge was precisely the kind of example Pereira does not need from a player supposed to set an example for others to follow.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a study of 51 patients with functional dyspepsia, participants who took two daily 540-milligram (mg) ginger supplements (one before lunch and one before dinner) for four weeks had significantly improved symptoms such as fullness after eating, abdominal pain and burning, and heartburn.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
16 Sep. 2024
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These effects can help relieve symptoms such as distention, bloating, pain, and nausea, which are often associated with slow gastric emptying and a condition known as functional dyspepsia (chronic indigestion).—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
16 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Early signs of low sodium include headaches, fatigue, irritability, confusion, and restlessness.7 15.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Additional signs include irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and health problems.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Curmudgeonliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curmudgeonliness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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