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Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025 -
But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The decision comes against the backdrop of threats by Trump to target Russian oil exports by putting secondary tariffs on buyers of its supplies unless there is a swift ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.—
Nayla Razzouk,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Liverpool are not inclined to bid again after the swift rebuttal to their first offer but remain interested in the 25-year-old striker.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sustain small farms amid global competition • Promote transparency and ethics in coffee sourcing In a world increasingly dominated by industrial scale and rapid production, Kona coffee companies should work to remain a symbol of craftsmanship, care and community.—
Jean Orlowski,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Trained in marksmanship, rapid deployment, ambushes, surveillance, and psychological operations, Los Zetas used overt military force to consolidate control over most of the Texas border and the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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That means no running water, electricity, technology, or supermarkets.—
Megan Margulies,
Outside Online,
16 July 2025
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Singletary will be a backup with the 14th-highest running back cap hit ($6.3 million) in the league this season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Evaluate which rooms need the most regular attention (skipping the places that aren't normally seen, like the guest room), and map out which cleaning tasks can be completed on a weekly or monthly basis.—
Linley Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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India is one the world’s fastest growing aviation markets with a fleet size of over 800 aircraft and annual traffic of 240 million passengers.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Advanced fleet management platforms can empower not only fleet owners but also independent fleet and telematics service providers to build advanced fleet digitalization applications, across sectors and countries.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cora replaced Toro with pinch runner David Hamilton, and the speedy infielder immediately got himself into scoring position by stealing both second and third.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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The offense got the perfect matchup with a defensive end defending the speedy running back.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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All hands beat a hasty re treat to the cabin and barricaded themselves behind the companionway door.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The recent uptick may be hasty unless the company can consistently deliver production, manage expenses, and progress towards generating sustainable cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Scudding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scudding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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