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as in faded
lacking an addition of color
dazzlingly white paint on the walls of the new house
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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
told a little white lie to spare her feelings
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as in pure
free from sin
the tendency to see everything and everyone as morally black or white
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Recent Examples of white
Since 2005, the homeownership rate for white people in metro Atlanta has hovered between 73% and 80%.
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Zachary Hansen, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023
Here the racial inequality is stark, with Black people being nearly three times more likely to die from childbirth as white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
Across ethnic groups the support of gun control legislation saw broad support, with 86 percent of Black people, 82 percent of Latino people and 77 percent of white people in favor of the age change.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 8 Feb. 2023
Some in Milwaukee took it as Abdul-Jabbar not liking white people.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023
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Cookbook collectors are well acquainted with the wisdom hidden on a faded page or scribbled on old recipe cards used for bookmarks.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Its faded and dusty mansions are spangled with Italian marble floors, Mudéjar ceilings, and the fanciest European furniture of the day, now wracked by termites.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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But sometimes letting your kid win at a harmless, just-for-fun board game or game of catch might not be quite as high stakes.Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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To the untrained eye, venomous snakes may look indistinguishable from harmless ones.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Being transparent and genuine with my team has fostered a culture of trust and loyalty, which is essential for long-term success. 3.Danielle Correia, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Those are all good whiskies, but one company has been making blends that are just a little more interesting and a lot more transparent: Compass Box.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
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Klan lawyers, however, falsely claimed the federal government was hunting and persecuting innocent men.Brittany Friedman / Made by History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dunn was also once a deputy sheriff, and says in his personal and professional opinion, Edgar is innocent.Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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The actress, whose divorce from Brad Pitt was finalized on January 3 after eight years of separation, wore all black to run her errands, while Knox wore a grey T-shirt and shorts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wearing a grey jacket and white shirt, the Deadpool & Wolverine star was on hand to introduce honoree Wicked, which the National Board of Review named the best movie of 2024.Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Unlike in year's past, where there have been multiple major rule shifts that have dramatically altered the way the sport can be played, this year's set of rules seems benign.Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Usually, these mistakes are benign or even harmful for the virus, but occasionally, there’s a genetic change that helps the virus become better at infecting cells.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, poisoning people and animals who breathe in too much, the CDC says.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, poisoning people and animals who breathe in too much, according to the CDC.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“White.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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