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Adverb
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To put it plain, Dynasty Mode is mostly fantastic as EA even expanded the already strong Team Builder feature to improve team creation.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
Amazon Basics Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and skin reactions are the kinds of discomforts that can turn an otherwise great day just plain unpleasant.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Those moments are deeply emotional and, quite frankly, beautiful enough in their simplicity to bring a tear to the eye.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Daniels’s trainer, John Conway, has implied that his fighter plans to make the fight an ugly brawl against Shields, which frankly, might be her best bet to win.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Leaders who can answer these questions honestly can start to create the conditions for a culture of trust, initiative, and sustainable high performance.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Food is not safe, in good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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This principle bypasses complex geopolitical narratives and cuts straight to the heart of shared humanity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This new amplifier is controlled using the Pro-Ject Home smartphone app, which makes setting everything up straightforward.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The solution seemed straightforward: provide therapy, housing, education, and job placement.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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The identities of both roommates had remained a secret until the hearing today, with the pair simply referred to as D.M. and B.F. in court filings.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The comment quickly stirred debate online—some viewed it as a swipe at Dr. Dre, while others interpreted it as Quik simply affirming his own stature as a production powerhouse whose contributions have long flown under the radar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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The crucial element isn't avoiding errors, which is impossible, but rather owning them, apologizing sincerely, and committing to improvement.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Because my beliefs are sincerely rooted in a flawed human’s attempts at decency — with equality for all, and discriminating against no one.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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“Bluffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluffly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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