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as in theory
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as in idea
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Recent Examples of hunch
Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
In a graphic clip that was shared on social media, the bloodied and bruised rapper can be seen hunched over on the ground following the attack.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Still, with the door having opened for Erik Spoelstra, the hunch is that Terry comes off the bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The British accent and hunched, grandfatherly posture complete the picture, making Attenborough the ultimate pop-culture Santa.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
In a graphic clip that was shared on social media, the bloodied and bruised rapper can be seen hunched over on the ground following the attack.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The hunch here is that Leonard and the offense will settle in quickly.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Still, with the door having opened for Erik Spoelstra, the hunch is that Terry comes off the bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Shares Emotional Post Reflecting on 'the Sad Part About Motherhood' Tagging Balenciaga, Kardashian crouched down in front of a gold Tesla Cybercab while wearing a pair of stockings featuring a suspender-style top, a pair of pointed black heels and a cropped black puffer jacket.Clare Fisher, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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At last month’s hearing, prosecutors played surveillance footage from Mullins’ chambers that appeared to show the judge crouching behind his desk as a man identified as Stines shoots him multiple times.Dakin Andone, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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But when a 14-year-old girl was found dead soon after in the same manner, this time without cocaine in her system, police began to question the theory.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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This idea that collaborative learning is a propulsive force is much more than a theory based on my nerdy friends.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Allen said speed humps were not placed on his street despite a Public Works traffic study showing Varble Avenue was at a greater risk for vehicle collisions caused by speeding when compared to nearby Garland Avenue, where speed humps were installed last year.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, there’s a clear hump to get over after the bombastic opening mission.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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This idea is inspired by African American leader and activist Malcolm X.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Islamist rebel coalition that has now taken over Syria brings together a variety of armed rebel groups, each with its own ideology and ideas about what should happen next.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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They are huddled together in these pictures, unaware that 25 years down the line, their collective energy would be palpable off the page.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The turkeys were huddled in the sun on a different field across the farm.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2024
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My first guess of MANIA, JINX, HEX and PILLED didn't really add up in hindsight.Kris Holt, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Wolf said one of the best ways to ensure your winning streak was to get strategic with your guesses.Shannon Power, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The trend is based on historical gains in healthcare employment relative to population growth, with extra weight to the 65-and-over population.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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That figure missed the 4.6% increase expected by a Reuters poll, and is markedly lower than the 4.8% growth recorded in October.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Italian has remained consistent, dismissing the notion emphatically and highlighting how Liverpool, Arsenal and even out-of-sorts Manchester City stand a better chance.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The notion that sports betting leads to widespread financial hardship is unsupported by evidence.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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