as in deep
firmly established over time
the hard-core habits that generate our mountains of trash everyday will be extremely difficult to change
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Recent Examples of hard-core
That's right, for hardcore McRib fans, McDonald's will offer the chance to buy half-gallon jugs of the sauce ahead of the McRib launch.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
For Park, Animal Crossing is a microcosm of a bigger achievement of the DS — bridging hardcore and casual markets.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
What is your hardcore fanbase’s reaction to making changes to their favorite songs?
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2024
As an undergrad, I was indoctrinated into auteur cinema by many hardcore cinephile friends.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
For Park, Animal Crossing is a microcosm of a bigger achievement of the DS — bridging hardcore and casual markets.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
What is your hardcore fanbase’s reaction to making changes to their favorite songs?
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2024
As an undergrad, I was indoctrinated into auteur cinema by many hardcore cinephile friends.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tatcha's The Camellia Cleansing Oil dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil for a deep clean that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Best known for offering deep discounts on groceries, household items and major purchases like appliances and TVs, Sam's Club is offering a limited-time Black Friday membership offer to help new customers join for as little as $25, instead of the usual $50 annual fee.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Second Gentleman Dough Emhoff has established a reputation as a music nerd and, like his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, an inveterate crate digger.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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The lifelong Arizonan already knew the grief of losing a child.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The parents of the student who was attacked said their son’s injuries will likely result in lifelong physical scars, but the mental trauma and fear of not feeling safe at school will also forever impact their son.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hard-core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-core. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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