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Noun
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The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026 -
What is clear is that Florida, amid its leaders’ zeal to lead the nation in immigration enforcement, is throwing a lot of state taxpayer money at what was long considered a federal issue.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite the grandeur of the place, there is an ease and warmth to the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fast-forward to the present, and the biennial format has spread across the planet as part of a global culture industry driven as much by tourism and city branding as by artistic ambitions.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead, officials refocused the strategic narrative on their ambitions to degrade Iran's conventional military – especially ballistic missile – and nuclear programs.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The addition of both bagna càuda and lemon zest transformed the simple white pie into a riot of umami.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lime juice gives this rice bowl a summery zest while cayenne and jalapeño pepper add a nice kick.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Caudle on Tuesday expressed concern about how the war with Iran is affecting the US Navy’s readiness and deterrence posture elsewhere.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koch’s Operational Readiness Koch’s credentials speak directly to her readiness for a deep-space mission of this complexity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That's because the monsoon rains that fed the grassland ecosystem for centuries are not arriving on schedule and with their usual gusto.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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If Ryan Gosling wants to get a marching band to wish his lady a very happy birthday, Fallon and the gang are going to accommodate that request — with gusto.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Appetence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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