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as in sensitive
producing or exhibiting a desired reaction to
The students were extremely responsive to the lecture and even stayed late to ask questions of the presenter. Much to the doctor's surprise, the patient was not responsive to the therapy.
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as in prepared
inclined to act or respond readily or without hesitation
He bought a car with responsive steering. The small business is always responsive to customer needs.
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Based on the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, which is the basis for both the Army and the Navy's hypersonic weapon projects, the new missile is intended to be not only extremely fast, but also responsive, maneuverable, and able to survive under battlefield conditions.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
All that goes to say the Daytonas fill up a country lane pretty well, but responsive steering and the Scat Pack’s dual-valve adaptive shocks keep the big car manageable.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Compiling high-quality, ready-to-use components, the library simplifies the process of building web applications that are both responsive and feel great to use.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The employees' support of a separation is about a vision for a more nimble, targeted, and responsive Boeing, not only about frustration.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
All that goes to say the Daytonas fill up a country lane pretty well, but responsive steering and the Scat Pack’s dual-valve adaptive shocks keep the big car manageable.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Compiling high-quality, ready-to-use components, the library simplifies the process of building web applications that are both responsive and feel great to use.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The employees' support of a separation is about a vision for a more nimble, targeted, and responsive Boeing, not only about frustration.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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What to Know Since mid-November, reports of drones have surfaced in northeastern states including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, some near sensitive locations like military bases.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The case focuses on efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia's 2020 election result by pressuring state officials and election workers, submitting a slate of false electors and attempting to tamper with sensitive voting equipment.Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Workers at other locations are reportedly prepared to join the picket line.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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While there’s still quite a lot of uncertainty, the overall employment situation remains optimistic, especially for experts with unique skills who are prepared to ‘upgrade’ their knowledge as business landscapes evolve.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Ukrainians have done their best to mitigate the type’s greatest flaw, its thin armor, by adding blocks of reactive armor and anti-drone netting.David Axe, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal anticipate a reactive window — one which will be informed by the needs of the squad.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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If your weekly dog walker is especially good with your excitable fur-baby, consider giving additional Christmas cheer.Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s men’s basketball coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s dazzling Final Four run in 1985, died at 99.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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