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Adjective
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In retrospect, that jury seemed more sympathetic to the defense’s case than the one that ultimately found Wenger guilty after less than a full day of deliberation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Is that maybe there are some people within those intel agencies that aren't as sympathetic.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
4 Nov. 2022
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But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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As temperatures drop and outdoor conditions become less hospitable, pests start looking for warmth within our homes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Reverend William Barber II, is a pastor and social justice activist who was once invited to discuss with Kirk the role of religion in public life, though that discussion didn't materialize.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In July, a Santa Clara County jury ruled that Herchen had civil liability for the November 29, 2019 death of 36-year-old Alice Ku, who was last seen alive while the two were vacationing in the area of Hualien, Taiwan.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conway, an amiable Australian, ushered me into a reception area and asked me to sign a form agreeing not to take pictures.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Afterlife movies tend to be amiable in a goofy way, one that ends up tamping down the stakes.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, this is merely one more reflection of how Iger has long sought to position Disney as a family-friendly, classic Americana brand with appeal across all sides while eschewing blatantly divisive programming.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The result is a more stable, income-friendly sector—even if production growth is less dramatic.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Nonantagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonantagonistic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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