as in restrained
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Adjective
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Zhang films the turbulent yet nuanced action in dry, restrained tableaux of an elusive lyricism, a poetry that, to match Beibei’s relentless pursuits, remains just out of reach.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025 -
Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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Temporarily housing Gazans in dignified conditions elsewhere while the devastated territory is rebuilt under the watchful eyes of America and its allies would provide the Gazan people with much-deserved relief while depriving Hamas of its source of power and income.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, providing resources for the homeless population to address basic needs in a more dignified way could mitigate some of the behaviors that contribute to the area’s challenges.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Like any other law enforcement agency, ICE must check in, show identification, and present proper documentation before taking any action on our campuses.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers from Trump’s party have acceded to his demands to unilaterally cut spending and fire government watchdogs without proper notice.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With so many celebrities and A-list attendees on the red carpet, the premiere was packed with designer looks and ornate formal attire.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Peyton Watson is out for a month after what at first blush appeared to be an innocuous injury.—
AAron Ontiveroz,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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Though Direct File sounds innocuous enough, the program has seeded controversy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Nonsensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensational. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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