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Adjective
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Demand for exorcisms boomed in the wake of the film, along with a crop of renegade priests willing to perform the ritual without the Church's approval.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2024 -
Despite his accomplishments and acclaim, a renegade speculator like Kauffman, without a background in physics or a bridge discipline, faces even more hurdles.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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As winters get warmer, the conditions for tornadoes to form increase, leading to more during nontraditional tornado months.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Structuring nontraditional assets through trusts or other legal mechanisms can preserve them and maintain their long-term impact.—
Anushree Jain,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The bassist has been absent from touring since November 2023 due to back surgery and was replaced with Bissonette.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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After hours spent shopping, walking the region’s scenic trails or touring the Hudson Valley’s wondrous geography by car, visitors may want to consider a meal at one of Adamovic’s four favorite Hudson Valley restaurants.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Defecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defecting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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