variants
or run-of-mine
as in medium
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Adjective
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One medium sweet potato provides 3.8 grams of fiber, 2.3 grams of protein, and 103 calories.26 Sweet potatoes also contain carotenoids and other compounds that can help fight inflammation, support heart health, improve cognitive function, and protect against cancer.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025 -
The medium and reality TV star steps into the fashion world with the launch of 'Divinely Guided,' a jewelry line rooted in spirituality 2 Comments Theresa Caputo is bringing her faith into the fashion space.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The company acknowledges the uncertainty in obtaining sufficient funding on acceptable terms.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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Again, the results are acceptable (indeed, expected) considering the Lenovo 2-in-1's positioning and price.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time based: Set a reasonable time frame to reduce alcohol consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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After a reasonable time, drain the water — not into a city sewer or drainage area — and dispose of the soaked fireworks debris in a plastic garbage bag.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration is pushing an aggressive policy agenda to improve the lives of ordinary American families.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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At Large follows two best friends, Bill and Joe, who are ordinary dads and electrical repairmen.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Here are three common leadership pitfalls that Musk's rise calls to mind and which have felled countless leaders and mass movements through history.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The analysts said that while Doximity might have a more moderate revenue growth rate in fiscal 2026, the company appears well-positioned to grow faster than the digital ad market in the long term.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Russian River in Guerneville hit moderate flood stage early Wednesday, threatening homes, businesses and resorts in low-lying areas.—
Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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