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Noun
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Eve is placed by Winston in the care of the Director, who recognizes the killer instinct forged out of pain and anger as the girl matures.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025 -
The stoicism, resilience and killer instinct that turned Klonowski from an outsider into a reliable force encounter their toughest test to date entering the NCAA Championships.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Rush, who held degrees from Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley, had an adventurous spirit, per his obituary in the New York Times.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Feminine elements such as florals, draping, and oversized fans nod to the artistry of couture, keeping the spirit of Balmain both rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its vision.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, powdered starch thickens the sauce, but here, grated potato achieves the same effect with less gloopiness.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Latin American food is often synonymous with juicy meats and savory starches, from churrasco to rice and beans.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Fried has been everything and more the Yankees could have hoped for, getting to 8-1 through his first 11 starts with the mix of dominance and grit.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Rather than wait for wildlife officials to take management action, a few islanders are taking matters into their own hands with a plan full of small-town grit.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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