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Noun
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Netanyahu's decision to enter the Syrian buffer zone has drawn accusations of opportunism amid Syria's turmoil.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024 -
But that is foreign policy opportunism born of sheer necessity.—
Sameer Lalwani,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Jan. 2023
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His ability to exploit Daniels’ aggression — baiting him into three first-half fouls — was critical, forcing the Hawks’ defensive anchor to the bench and limiting his usual effectiveness.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Owners concerned whether or not their dog is experiencing a phantom pregnancy can look for the following symptoms: mammary development, lactation, enlarged belly, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, nesting, being protective of small inanimate objects and restlessness or aggression.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The swingman’s stats have also faltered this past month, with his scoring and shooting attempts dropping drastically, which many have attributed to Butler’s uninspired play and seeming lack of motivation.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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To that end, the recent three-point loss in Las Vegas should assist with motivation.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Due Process Clauses would govern what procedures must be followed to make these determinations.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This level of diligence protects you from errors and potential audits.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Owing mostly to the lack of diligence, Layton got a one-year suspension that began Dec. 27.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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