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Verb
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In both states, the cost of home insurance has surged in recent years and availability has become limited, as insurers went bankrupt or cut coverage in the most vulnerable areas to avoid going insolvent.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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When revenue fails to keep pace with expenses, affordable housing goes insolvent.—
John A. Crotty,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The city was bankrupt, dirty, and dangerous but also teeming with artistic voices.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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With Rite Aid bankrupt, Cramer alleged that CVS stands largely unchallenged.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Straitened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straitened. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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