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Noun
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Morikawa is on a yearslong mission to regain his killer instinct.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 May 2025 -
Will Joe finally find that perfect love he’s been searching for, or will his killer instincts ruin everything yet again?—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Each meal service is also accompanied by a variety of premium wine and spirits as well as soft drinks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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For gluten-free options try potato starch buns for a soft springy texture that will hold up well against hefty proteins, or light, toothsome wraps made with rice, coconut, or tapioca flours, and blended with spinach, beet, or other vibrant vegetable extracts for a splash of color.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Below, four favorite foods to eat ahead of run for a light stomach, max energy, and adequate hydration: Oat flakes have a high starch content and are a good source of protein, with a ratio of 12g per 100g. Add a few fresh berries and a couple spoonfuls of Greek yogurt for an ideal pre-run snack.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Agriculture is invented, only to wear down farmers’ teeth with grit from the stones used to mill grain.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Yes, that bag of grits that’s stashed away in your pantry.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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