longsome

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Recent Examples of longsome But his longsome speech also brimmed with movement love—and the companion call to culture-war arms. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 11 Jan. 2021
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Adjective
  • As in other parts of the world, content moderation is one of the most tedious and low-paying jobs in China’s tech industry.
    Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The alternative is Wisconsin’s study committee, where stakeholders thrash out various options in a tedious, transparent process.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • At twenty years old, Gauff is already a Grand Slam champion, and one of the richest and most famous female athletes in the United States.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • An monotonous mix of ideas As an autonomous figure, the Guardian of Peace is quite independent on the battlefield compared to previous entries.
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Despite what Russian President Vladimir Putin may tell the Russian public during his monotonous press conferences and New Years Day speeches, everything isn't going well in the motherland.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This Latitude Run mat at Wayfair is made with tightly woven cotton fibers, which traps moisture effectively, keeping the floor dry and slip-free.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Manager Gareth Southgate has been under pressure for the English being defensive and mostly uninteresting to watch, but the results have been good enough.
    Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
  • The path that was designed for her was uninteresting to her.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Longsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longsome. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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