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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) noted a post-2020 increase in both the frequency and severity of such incidents, although specific links to alcohol consumption remain unclear.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025 -
Each country is then assigned a 0-100 score on our Atrocities Scope and Scale Heuristic – providing a single metric for the breadth and severity of atrocities committed within a certain year.—
Collin J. Meisel,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2025
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Everything about the movement surprised political observers: its virulence, its magnitude, its provincial origins, its apparent lack of structure and leadership, and its adamant refusal to be co-opted by existing political parties and unions.—
Arthur Goldhammer,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2018
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An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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But for such a poor offensive output against the world champions — the Rockets converted just 36 percent of their field goals and 27 percent of their 3s and scored 30 points in the second half — Udoka’s postgame discussion oddly wasn’t laced with anger or vitriol.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The vitriol caused Thelma Krause to burst into tears in the middle of the United Center court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Shrillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrillness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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