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Adjective
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The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025 -
Twenty years on, two things immediately stick out about Wright’s film: The incredible performances from tip to toe and the buoyant sense of joy that’s present in even dark moments.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The plan, reported in January in The Age newspaper, has been floated by the three most powerful and richest cricket nations - India, Australia and England who would be part of a top tier consisting of seven teams.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Below them, manatees floated like clouds, raising whiskery snouts to let out long, loud breaths.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Wolverines were jubilant as Juda’s score came in.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Our asses were jubilant at the Manhattan special screening.—
Dan Ewen,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that country, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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She woman lifted her bra and exposed her breasts on the webcam, before repeating it again towards the end of the interview to comply with his orders.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The price in 2024 hovered around the dollar mark.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Gabon, youth unemployment has hovered above 35% in recent years.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As was the case with Porro weeks before, the Emirates boomed with joyous applause.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the joyous atmosphere suddenly changed as gunshots sounded across the serene park.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The support of prominent national figures further emboldened those who fought desegregation on the local level.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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The group’s losses in recent confrontations with Israel have emboldened its domestic opponents, who now see an opportunity to weaken its grip on Lebanese politics.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Walker, who died in 2023, was delighted to hear from her son but knew the voice was off.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Buoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyed. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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