variants
also tentie
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Adjective
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Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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American Primeval, Netflix’s most ambitious western series to date, is unusually explicit in its aim of exploring the latter theme, with results that range from astutely observant to ham-fisted and jarringly sentimental.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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And Heller, a confidently empathetic director who can make an observant frame feel like a hug, wisely avoids traps like demonizing the child (winningly played by twins Emmett and Arleigh Snowden) or setting up McNairy’s hapless dad simply to be a marital punchline.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The teen has grown up largely out of the public and under the watchful eye of Williams, 44.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Onlookers captured them interacting and throwing paper planes at one another, all under the watchful eye of the Tillman’s menacing Milchick.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid injuries by wearing protective gear when necessary, and be mindful of activities that could lead to falls or accidents.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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Because the final regulations preclude taxpayers from raising these contentions before IRS Appeals, taxpayers should be mindful of the litigation expenses that may be necessary in prosecuting their claims and advancing these arguments.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few of our favorites: Honey-Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Casserole Chicken Bog Cast-Iron Roast Chicken King Ranch Chicken Casserole Chicken And Corn Chowder Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 (14-oz.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Not being able to sleep and being awake are two distinct settings.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Whether at restaurants or in the homes of relatives or friends, people who are allergic to certain foods must remain vigilant, since exposure to food allergens poses a risk for potentially severe and life-threatening reactions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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But forecasters are still warning residents to stay vigilant.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The court heard that Hannah was still alive with a crossbow bolt in her chest when police arrived at the property, multiple outlets including the Associated Press, BBC News and The Guardian reported at the time.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At Four Seasons Hotel Bangko at Chao Phraya River, every detail feels intentional, every space alive with purpose.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Motivated people who are aware of their choice come to us.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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