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as in main
coming before all others in importance
she's the numero uno tabloid celebrity at the moment
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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
if you've got the bucks, the company's hand-tooled leather boots are numero uno
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Adjective
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Research shows that there are three main reasons why migrants die trying to reach the U.S. from Mexico.—
Marni LaFleur,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Here are some highlights from the discussion: Drake became the show’s main character in absentia.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Most people have characteristics of two different body types rather than just one predominant body type.3 Dietary Guidelines Ectomorphs can maintain their overall health by following a high-protein diet with balanced amounts of carbohydrates and fats.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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After decades of being Lebanon’s predominant political and military organization, the group is reeling.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To be able to give back to somebody who's given so much, was awesome.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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This makes an awesome gift for any Apple device user who has cords and charging docks littering their nightstand.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the past two years, 55% to 60% of clients have been men who cited sports wagering as their primary type of gambling, Whelan said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Reclaimed white pine flooring by the Hudson Company stands in handsome contrast to board-and-batten paneling in the primary bathroom, where the tub is by Randolph Morris.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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