as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
he approaches his medical duties with a lightheartedness that some patients find disturbing
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Yet this team plays with the unity of a rowing crew and the abandon of Little Leaguers.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The goal of Troye and Charli’s austere, loud, lascivious evening is to take the sweet abandon of the club and scale it up to the arena.Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2024
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These cities are predicted to have engaged in metal production, and may have also over-exploited the nearby forest resources beyond a point of economic sustainability, leading to its abandonment.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Was disease a factor in the abandonment of dense settlements by 6000 B.C.E.?R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
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Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The fallout from the 2020 debacle — which led to charges against dozens of GOP party operatives — has sapped some of the enthusiasm for a repeat.Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The aim is to inspire guests to embrace spontaneity and mindfulness during their travels, explained Fleck.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Avoiding high-pressure expectations and embracing spontaneity allows for a more fluid and enjoyable experience.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ingredients: 2 oz Mine Hill Distillery Gin Premium Tonic Water 0.25 oz Toasted Walnut and Spiced Nutmeg Syrup (optional, for added warmth) Directions: Fill a glass with ice, add the gin, and top with tonic water.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This amorality becomes the basis of Baker’s progressive zeal and social criticism.Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2024
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The scandal has rocked the city-state, known for its zeal for clean governance, with Iswaran having become the first former minister to be sentenced to prison in almost half a century.Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on ...Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Through his sibling conflicts with Berniece, the tension builds within the family household and this causes unforeseen horrifying spirits to linger and loom.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Lightheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightheartedness. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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