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tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Recent Examples of die-hard
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Fans can buy single-game tickets directly in the app, including those for The Wall — a communal area designed for die-hard Clippers fans.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
And to kick things off, Hulu is rolling out a limited-time discount on its streaming bundle, perfect for die-hard football, basketball, or baseball enthusiasts.
—Advertising Content From Hulu, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
Of those surveyed, 44% identified as die-hard horror fans, consuming the genre all year round, while only 6% wait until Halloween to throw on their favorite scary movie.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Maine native, a new mom and a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, attended the pop superstar's Eras Tour twice — and was pregnant at each concert, sharing the unique tidbit in a now-viral TikTok.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Fans can buy single-game tickets directly in the app, including those for The Wall — a communal area designed for die-hard Clippers fans.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
And to kick things off, Hulu is rolling out a limited-time discount on its streaming bundle, perfect for die-hard football, basketball, or baseball enthusiasts.
—Advertising Content From Hulu, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
Of those surveyed, 44% identified as die-hard horror fans, consuming the genre all year round, while only 6% wait until Halloween to throw on their favorite scary movie.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that the letters were carved into a wooden pillar of a traditional entrance, known as a torii gate, at the Meiji Shrine.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Graham is a neocon who loves war because he’s possessed by a demonic force; Putin is a nationalist who is looking out for Russia’s interests.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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That's precisely why neocon donors [who want more aid for Ukraine] fear him.Axios, Axios, 16 July 2024
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The company maintains a conservative liquidity position with available-for-sale securities and credit availability with the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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This election ran smoothly because of the legislation and proactive lawsuits from the conservative movement, argued Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, a Republican who was sanctioned by the State Bar of Arizona for his role in challenging the 2020 election.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The once influential Wyoming neoconservative was one of the few Republicans to turn against Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and even co-led a House Congressional hearing into the event.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Bush’s war, on the other hand, enjoyed the support of a grotesque coalition of Democrats, neoconservatives, and the foreign-policy and liberal media establishments.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Now, Red Lobster is trying to balance keeping its loyal customers while trying to shake its stodgy image to attract younger ones.Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Cox, who ran on a platform of restoring trust in Santa Clara’s government, could be a loyal ally of Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who is losing Councilmember Kathy Watanabe’s support in District 1 to term limits.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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In 2019, many people opted to boycott Home Depot following Marcus' staunch support of Trump.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As for the government agency responsible for the management of these cats, CPW stressed its staunch neutrality in a factsheet about Colorado’s mountain lion, bobcat and lynx populations.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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