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as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
Increasing your intake of alkalizing foods, such as beans, berries, leafy greens, and dark chocolate, while decreasing acid-forming foods, such as red meat and refined grains, can protect against several health conditions and help your body maintain its acid-base balance.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The recipe for its Featherweight Pale Ale has changed a handful of times with different hop and grain combinations and just won its 5th GABF medal.
—John Frank, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Some opted for classic silhouettes like Trucker jacket sand straight-fit jeans, allowing the fabric’s color and grain to shine.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Whole grains: Include whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread, on your plate, which provide essential nutrients and fiber, aiding in sustained energy levels and reducing hunger between meals.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The recipe for its Featherweight Pale Ale has changed a handful of times with different hop and grain combinations and just won its 5th GABF medal.
—John Frank, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Some opted for classic silhouettes like Trucker jacket sand straight-fit jeans, allowing the fabric’s color and grain to shine.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Whole grains: Include whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread, on your plate, which provide essential nutrients and fiber, aiding in sustained energy levels and reducing hunger between meals.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
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The moon is a fuzzy speck in the upper center of the image.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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But hauling out a heavy duty appliance and taking the time to track down every speck of dust can get old quickly.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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This age often marks the beginning of temper tantrums.Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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One of the hardest but most crucial strategies for a company riding high is to temper market expectations.Howard Yu, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Poets and cub scouts, romantics and scientists, people young and old around the world have looked up and been dazzled by the flecks of light speckled across the night’s inky canvas.Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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This technique is primarily performed to alter the color so a dish wouldn’t end up with black flecks.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
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As with favorability, Trump pushes back against Harris' advantage by leading, 50-25%, among those who say neither has the personality and temperament to serve effectively.Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The sister rose of Grenache from the Blue Mountain Vineyard is very light in color and temperament, with baby strawberries, a little savory note.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Conventional metal satellites create aluminum oxide particles during re-entry, but wooden ones would burn up with less pollution, Doi said.Reuters, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Conventional metal satellites create aluminum oxide particles during re-entry, but wooden ones would just burn up with less pollution, Doi said.Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Engaging in self-reflection: Demonstrating self-awareness and humility, recognizing the impact of your dispositions and behaviors on the well-being of your team.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Who's got four paws, a sunny disposition and loves fetching balls?Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists found mummies covered in ancient cheese By Rachel Feltman Scientists recently found some cheese that’s been developing its funk for a little bit longer than usual: 3,500 years or so.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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That attitude ties in with another of the DOL’s principles, which recommends that AI should be used only to enable workers, which, in turn, could improve their job quality.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read the full analysis here. 2:03 Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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