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Recent Examples of uninitiated
For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection.
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
For the tragically uninitiated, The O.C. was a teen drama that aired on Fox for four seasons, from 2003 to 2007.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 June 2024
Lambeau Field’s historical lore is a must-see for any uninitiated NFL fan (Week 12, Nov. 24).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
To uninitiated visitors, the store might have looked like a wash of white, but Mrs. Schacter ensured that no bride would be lost in a sea of tulle.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2023
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
For the tragically uninitiated, The O.C. was a teen drama that aired on Fox for four seasons, from 2003 to 2007.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 June 2024
Lambeau Field’s historical lore is a must-see for any uninitiated NFL fan (Week 12, Nov. 24).
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
To uninitiated visitors, the store might have looked like a wash of white, but Mrs. Schacter ensured that no bride would be lost in a sea of tulle.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninitiated
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Whether these findings map onto kids who are unschooled in the context of worldschooling remains to be seen without systematic longitudinal studies; anecdotal evidence from the parents in my research suggests mixed results.—
Jennie Germann Molz,
Scientific American,
21 Oct. 2024
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Some research also suggests that children who are unschooled underperform on academic assessments, particularly regarding reading.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2024
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To an untutored lurker, the whole thing seemed like … a frickin’ ballet, or some less dainty choreography, a headlong dance of astounding precision.—
Jody Rosen,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2023
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Blessed with a harsh, untutored, yet inimitably soulful voice, MacGowan forged a blend of traditional Irish folk music and punk rock that was later mimicked outright by bands the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, and left a clear influence on acts such as Gogol Bordello and Mumford and Sons.—
Andrew Barker,
Variety,
30 Nov. 2023
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Jonathan Ernst | Reuters To the untrained eye, Joe Biden leaves the presidency with what appears to be a sterling economic record: hiring proceeding at a solid clip, gross domestic product on the rise and consumers still spending at a strong pace.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Yet even as Hamas has successfully recruited new, untrained, young fighters, the majority of Gazans in the Strip are completely disillusioned regarding Hamas's leadership.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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For example, while Southern Californians are accustomed to wildfires, Los Angeles County agencies were unprepared to fight several major fires simultaneously.—
Najmedin Meshkati,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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Trump has heavily criticized leaders in Los Angeles and California over the response to the wildfires, saying the city and state were woefully unprepared.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Still, with this inspirational true story, the streamer stands to reach a much wider public than Perry’s typical audience, reminding how much of American history remains untaught and largely untold.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2024
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Until recent years, the story of how this period affected California’s Indigenous peoples had largely gone untaught or underrecognized.—
Anne Wallentine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2024
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Gamers have also scrutinized Musk for his odd gameplay and game setting choices that can be indicative of an unskilled player.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to helping address labor shortages for both high-skill and unskilled jobs, federal authorization of state-run visa programs would also help states and regions address unique labor needs.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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World & Nation Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse of second wife in affidavit to Senate Jan. 21, 2025 Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking, and his lack of experience.—
Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking, and his lack of experience.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite the exhibition’s dynamism and appreciated efforts to frame each work for the viewer, the accompanying wall text and political readings felt thin and inexpert at times.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
6 May 2022
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The procedure is not without risk: The mortality rate from tellurium injections is 12 percent, and can rise as high as 68 percent for children when the work is performed by an inexpert hand.—
Aaron Timms,
The New Republic,
2 Sep. 2022
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