as in heartlessness
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Related: ‘Neglected diseases’ are anything but neglected by the billion-plus people living with them One possible reason for this obduracy is that noma begins as a dental disease, and dental diseases have long been underappreciated global health concerns.—
John Button,
STAT,
16 Dec. 2023 -
Andreas blames the obduracy of U.S. politicians and bureaucrats for the persistence of the drug wars, despite their evident failure and their huge financial and human costs.—
Russell Crandall,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Apr. 2021
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Calcium is instrumental for developing strong bones and teeth, supplying both structure and hardness to your physical architecture.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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In oil, heat diffuses more slowly, resulting in a moderate hardness, and the process is less likely to damage the sword.—
Kevin Chroust,
Outside Online,
5 Feb. 2025
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Apathy and Feeling Disconnected Associated with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders is a feeling of apathy and a lack of connection to others and surroundings.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy’s response to the measles outbreak, like those of others in his movement, hints that this unusual degree of apathy is likely to continue.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Hard-heartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-heartedness. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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