as in promptness
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Multiples of the same person are a huge no-no, so 18 first tries to kill 17, but the Mickeys have to work together when the expedition’s banally evil leader, talk-show host/wannabe dictator Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo), wants to exterminate them along with the Creepers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
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Polar research and expeditions were considered inherently masculine endeavors unsuitable for women during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which began in 1897 and lasted until 1922.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs are also leading to more alacrity from the central government.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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That level of alacrity and impeccable timing is, sadly, lacking in Michael John Garces’ direction.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Police ask anyone who may have been in the area with information regarding the bike, suspects or additional surveillance video to contact Ada County dispatch at 208-377-6790.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Russell’s dispatches and Tolstoy’s short stories marked a radical shift away from the traditional portrayal of war as a noble endeavor.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia’s declines yesterday really picked up steam in afternoon trading, and Jim Cramer thinks that all the zero-day options activity in the Club name could’ve played a role in that acceleration.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 20-yard shuttle run The shuttle run also tests lateral quickness agility, acceleration and flexibility – key skills for cornerbacks, running backs and wide receivers.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The showers and thunderstorms are possible mostly after 1 p.m. Wednesday’s high is expected to be around 61, and the chance of precipitation is 100%.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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Showers are likely on Sunday, with a 70% chance of precipitation during the day and 50% overnight into Monday, the weather service said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Expeditiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditiousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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