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Recent Examples of nonprogressive
Precautionary principle againt GMO doesn't mean inventions= bad, just LARGE SCALE, nonprogressive IRREVERSIBLE modifications to the planet.
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Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2013
Of those breast cancers overdiagnosed, about a third were nonprogressive, or small tumors that wouldn’t have caused problems, senior author Ruth Etzioni, a biostatistician at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, says in a video.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Mar. 2022
One by one, internees abase themselves before 60 of their fellow prisoners, repenting of their errors in thinking and their nonprogressive religious practices.
—James E. Person Jr., National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
Despite Evans’ decidedly nonprogressive policy positions, Jones has become one of her biggest supporters in the Democratic gubernatorial campaign.
—Jason Johnson, The Root, 1 Sep. 2017
Yes, perhaps the last hope to problematize fascistoid nonprogressive edges, so to speak, is to reterritorialize the oppositional vernaculars.
—Rebecca Schuman, Slate Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017
Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2013
Of those breast cancers overdiagnosed, about a third were nonprogressive, or small tumors that wouldn’t have caused problems, senior author Ruth Etzioni, a biostatistician at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, says in a video.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Mar. 2022
One by one, internees abase themselves before 60 of their fellow prisoners, repenting of their errors in thinking and their nonprogressive religious practices.
—James E. Person Jr., National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
Despite Evans’ decidedly nonprogressive policy positions, Jones has become one of her biggest supporters in the Democratic gubernatorial campaign.
—Jason Johnson, The Root, 1 Sep. 2017
Yes, perhaps the last hope to problematize fascistoid nonprogressive edges, so to speak, is to reterritorialize the oppositional vernaculars.
—Rebecca Schuman, Slate Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonprogressive
Adjective
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The report came from the Maine Wire, an online outlet founded by a conservative think tank based in the state.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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It was also covered by Fox News and other conservative outlets.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Until Alcaraz’s arrival on loan from Flamengo early last month, the squad was severely lacking in conventional No 10s.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gone now is the academic theology, replaced by a pastor who is more interested in talking about Jesus on a personal level and leaving questions about orthodox doctrine to rulings from the Roman Curia.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Understanding the Concept of Fire Watch A fire watch is a safety protocol instigated when a property's orthodox fire prevention measures are compromised, or altogether missing.—
Kyle Russell,
Austin American-Statesman,
22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Any Café Pour-Over The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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The event also features chalk street artists, live music performances, international street cuisine and old-fashioned festival food.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Candidates overly focused on titles, rigid job descriptions, or chain of command may struggle in a fast-changing environment.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Characteristics include rigid food choices, meticulous planning and a focus on food as a source of health rather than pleasure.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Nonprogressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonprogressive. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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