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the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
History of Criticism Digging up minerals can be exceedingly lucrative for mining companies, but people who live in proximity to these resources rarely, if ever, benefit.
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Carlton Reid, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Photography in the mid-19th century was exceedingly scarce, complicated, and expensive.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the exceedingly rare cases where fraud is attempted, it is caught and prosecuted.
—David Becker, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Some people infected by clade II in the U.S. have described the lesions as exceedingly painful.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Carlton Reid, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Photography in the mid-19th century was exceedingly scarce, complicated, and expensive.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the exceedingly rare cases where fraud is attempted, it is caught and prosecuted.
—David Becker, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Some people infected by clade II in the U.S. have described the lesions as exceedingly painful.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
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Still, if the risks of loss of secret data may be extremely destructive (like the military), not linking your network to the Internet might work better for you.Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The guidance of family on roads unknown, the light of love in dark times—while poetic in their style, these sentiments will certainly be read as a personal insight into a year that has been extremely challenging for the House of Windsor.Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The band worked incredibly hard during their first era, releasing a lot of music for a group of brothers during their decades together.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The documentary highlights his global fame, something which has baffled Mackie, who comes across as incredibly grounded, despite his influence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This last happened in 2013-14 resulting in a very cold winter.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Shayna Baszler and Katana Chance - Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament This match wasn’t very entertaining, but Kai winning made sense considering the options.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Foxx’s health was failing terribly, and his vitals were down.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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That actually didn’t turn out terribly and was surprisingly bipartisan at the end.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yankee Candle Balsam and Cedar Large Jar Scented Candle If you’re stumped on what gift to get the group, a candle is pretty much a great option for anyone, especially one that’s inspired by winter’s favorite trees.Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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After Donald Trump’s reelection, a lot of women were angry: at the result, at what Trump’s return to office could mean for their lives, and at the many people who voted for him—especially the men.Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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It is renowned for its golden-white color and is particularly noted for its use in ancient Greek architecture and sculpture.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Patel has proven to be a controversial choice to lead the agency, particularly among those concerned about comments mirroring Trump’s calls for retribution.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Brit made several brave attempts to take the lead while Verstappen fiercely defended – actions from both drivers threatened to venture into the ‘reckless’ category.Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The uncertainty is even more pronounced on defense, where USC desperately needs more talent along the defensive front.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Who among us hasn’t desperately yearned for one specific gift (and shot ourselves in the eye with it)?EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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