variants
also tentie
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Adjective
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Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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American Primeval, Netflix’s most ambitious western series to date, is unusually explicit in its aim of exploring the latter theme, with results that range from astutely observant to ham-fisted and jarringly sentimental.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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And Heller, a confidently empathetic director who can make an observant frame feel like a hug, wisely avoids traps like demonizing the child (winningly played by twins Emmett and Arleigh Snowden) or setting up McNairy’s hapless dad simply to be a marital punchline.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His subjects are usually men, but under the watchful eye of Ian, they are shown embodying both their masculine and feminine auras.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cotton farming is a labor-intensive process, requiring workers to toil in the scorching sun for up to 10 hours a day under the watchful eyes of field supervisors.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Because the final regulations preclude taxpayers from raising these contentions before IRS Appeals, taxpayers should be mindful of the litigation expenses that may be necessary in prosecuting their claims and advancing these arguments.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Avoid injuries by wearing protective gear when necessary, and be mindful of activities that could lead to falls or accidents.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few of our favorites: Honey-Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Casserole Chicken Bog Cast-Iron Roast Chicken King Ranch Chicken Casserole Chicken And Corn Chowder Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 (14-oz.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Not being able to sleep and being awake are two distinct settings.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Authorities and consumer advocates are urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid clicking suspicious links in such messages.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans police are asking residents to be vigilant when walking near their headquarters on Poydras Street in the DXC building.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At Four Seasons Hotel Bangko at Chao Phraya River, every detail feels intentional, every space alive with purpose.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The court heard that Hannah was still alive with a crossbow bolt in her chest when police arrived at the property, multiple outlets including the Associated Press, BBC News and The Guardian reported at the time.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Across the countries surveyed − the U.S., Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom − many people weren't aware of the scope of the Holocaust.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mountains in Greater Los Angeles had received 1 to 5 inches of snow by Sunday morning, and a National Weather Service spokesperson said the Oxnard office was aware of social media reports of hail near Ventura.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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