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Noun
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But the second half was different, as Mbappe showed more fluidity — and opportunism.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025 -
Some pro-lifers in the Senate have pronounced themselves satisfied with this transparent opportunism.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The eight-member delegation consisting of U.S. national security and business leaders concluded their strategic visit to Taiwan last month amid the presidential transition in Washington, D.C., a new administration in Taipei and ongoing Chinese coercion and aggression in East Asia.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Russia's escalation of its unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine threatens American interests and is solely the responsibility of Vladimir Putin.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some of her motivation comes from personal experiences as a caregiver and helping family members keep track of their medications – which can get complicated.—
Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes' opponent, the Eagles, will also have some motivation.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite managing only three top-10 finishes in the Cup Series during that year, his determination has only grown, and the confidence Kaulig Racing has in him reflects his importance to their expectations this year.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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And that atmosphere of determination bred a desire to prove themselves.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This level of diligence protects you from errors and potential audits.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Owing mostly to the lack of diligence, Layton got a one-year suspension that began Dec. 27.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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