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as in stupidness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
the stupidity of the dialogue between the two romantic leads had movie audiences giggling uncontrollably
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as in insanity
a foolish act or idea
the succession of stupidities by the company's owners was bound to result in bankruptcy
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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
leaving her bags unguarded inside the airport terminal was nothing but stupidity on her part
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Read more about the case:Bullitt County mother in Kentucky seeks insanity defense after charged in killing of 2 kids The charges follow deputies responding to Lucas' home after receiving a report of gunshots in November 2023.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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In legal terms, Lindsay’s apparent composure on the day of the killings isn’t enough to rule out temporary insanity, and nor is any evidence of premeditation.Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Nothing says your Southern Mama failed in raising you like a bunch of tacky nonsense coming out of your mouth, especially in front of the preacher's wife.Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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This is nonsense: Prop. 36 actually defunds drug treatment.Salil Dudani, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
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For instant thickness, clip-in extensions are always an option, and don’t forget to keep your scalp healthy for better hair growth.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
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The new version takes it to the next level by adding a tourbillon – without increasing the thickness.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, in Thomas Nagel’s view, there’s nothing truly wrong with a sense of life’s absurdity.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
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This surreal journey through a drunken night of uncanny encounters is a classic of Nigerian literature, fearlessly stacking absurdity atop absurdity.The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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That didn’t stop the former president from leaning into the gaffe by donning a garbage worker vest and climbing into a garbage truck to speak with the media at a campaign event earlier this week.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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More:Harris breaks with Biden over 'garbage' comment about Trump's supporters after reluctance to distance herself More:Trump pounces on Biden's 'garbage' comment.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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For instance, there is only a tiny difference between stubbornness and perseverance or between courage and foolishness.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Occasionally, nonwhite characters appear to emphasize the depth of white people’s foolishness.Elena Saavedra Buckley, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2024
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Collins was mortified; the conga player was rubbish.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Seven-year-old Maria and her mother live in their own loving but surreal world built on sorting through bins and collecting shiny rubbish into an overflowing house.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
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Nate Burleson to haters of NFL's promo clip featuring Taylor Swift: 'Wipe the drool off your tank top' Burleson didn't hold back while addressing the critics who decried seeing Swift in an NFL hype video.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
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The quick clip shows an angry and feral Xenomorph with dark sharp teeth and lips dripping with drool.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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