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Recent Examples of unprecedented
The big picture: South Korea's president impeached, warnings of economic crisis in Germany, an unprecedented government collapse in France — and that was just last week.
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
During his first term, Trump presided over an unprecedented number of federal executions, carried out during the height of the pandemic.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Not to mention unprecedented scrutiny of utilization management and sales and marketing practices.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In a rare, but not unprecedented calendar overlap, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, intertwining two deeply meaningful celebrations on the same day.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
During his first term, Trump presided over an unprecedented number of federal executions, carried out during the height of the pandemic.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Not to mention unprecedented scrutiny of utilization management and sales and marketing practices.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In a rare, but not unprecedented calendar overlap, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, intertwining two deeply meaningful celebrations on the same day.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
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Institutions and educators are realizing the necessity of incorporating these novel technologies to improve learning and multidisciplinary cooperation.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This type of ping-ponging of priorities from administration to administration is typical, but the change is expected to be even more pronounced, given Abruzzo’s novel approach.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Any new import levies are on a collision course with stubbornly flat industrial production — a crucial driver of domestic and international volume from sectors that include mining, manufacturing, chemicals and electricity — and lingering overcapacity from the COVID shipping boom, experts said.Lisa Baertlein, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As another new year approaches, businesses in every industry are reevaluating their priorities to adapt to evolving market demands and consumer expectations.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the time, federal law gave the Bureau a strange grab bag of investigative duties, ranging from interstate prostitution to antitrust violations.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Part of the reason for this misconception is that many in the field are still unfamiliar with the AI tools that can help improve their processes and empower their teams.Venky Yerrapotu, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get the recipe 17 of 20 Lace Cookies Incredibly light and crispy, these super-thin lace cookies are caramelly and tasty. Get the recipe 18 of 20 Marinated Cheese Serve this zippy marinated cheese with fresh crudité for an easy gluten-free starter.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In one market, Southpaw celebrated a year with virtually no turnover for managers—an almost unheard-of feat in an industry where attrition is a given.Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Perennial powerhouse Volkswagen announced layoffs for tens of thousands of workers and is considering unheard-of plant closings.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Top Stories: Only five people know the original Modjeska recipe, and anyone who makes the candy at Muth's Candies in Louisville must learn it by heart.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Pro keeps the same strong tactile switches and gasket mounting system of the original BlackWidow V4 75% and adds wireless connectivity, a new dial on the side, and a customizable OLED screen right next to it.Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Unprecedented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprecedented. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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