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Adjective
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The Supertunia® petunias make this tiresome chore a thing of the past.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026 -
Under Luis Enrique, the Parisians have become one of, if not, the dominant forces in the European game and, with a young squad full of togetherness, tenacity and a tiresome work ethic, the sky really is the limit for this team.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The classic white color will go with just about anything in my closet, and the soft cotton fabric looks incredibly cozy for long, stressful workdays.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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These numbers are troubling on their own, but the stakes are even higher in healthcare, where the exposure of medical data carries deeper privacy implications and far greater financial value.—
Mark Boxer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Yes, that's what this case has come down to, which makes this situation so troubling on multiple fronts.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Quickly, and out of nowhere, the moment went from fun to incredibly painful for Golla.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Regenvanu also makes clear that Vanuatu will not withdraw its UN resolution, despite pressure and despite painful compromises in the text.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The Italian town is not the first area to struggle with troublesome peacocks or other birds.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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One of the best ways to deter these troublesome insects is to lure them away from your zucchini crops by planting Hubbard squash nearby as a trap crop.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But more worrisome for Cherry Creek and wealthier areas is Ballot Initiative 195 from The Bell Policy Center.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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More worrisome, though, is what throwing at maximum effort does to a human arm.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Offensively, Jackson looked good at quarterback, especially creating big plays out of nothing when his offensive line broke down.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Pulling back from Poland is particularly upsetting.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Shot in Scope, filled with intimate closeups of the couple, the film lets the audience experience the same upsetting jolt as Gil over Jacques’ desire for control and toxic possessiveness.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Distractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractive. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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