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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
we are in fact utterly out of ideas
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time
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Each one of them feels as utterly familiar as the White Stripes and early solo songs that surround them.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2024
With Ross’s keen, poetic eye for detail, a hallmark of his non-fiction work, and Jomo Fray’s swooning cinematography, the effect is utterly magical.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
But true love finally rears its head in the form of an unlikely courtship by Michael Jackson, which leaves Lisa Marie utterly smitten, and not displeased when Danny learns what’s happening and walks out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
These liner notes help explain all the various references and in-jokes that newer anime fans will find utterly mystifying.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2024
With Ross’s keen, poetic eye for detail, a hallmark of his non-fiction work, and Jomo Fray’s swooning cinematography, the effect is utterly magical.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
But true love finally rears its head in the form of an unlikely courtship by Michael Jackson, which leaves Lisa Marie utterly smitten, and not displeased when Danny learns what’s happening and walks out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
These liner notes help explain all the various references and in-jokes that newer anime fans will find utterly mystifying.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Southwest Airlines is breathing easier today after announcing a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment. Between the lines: The settlement ends a highly public four-month fight and the prospect of a costly proxy battle.Pete Gannon, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps Starboard could do without the occasional asides about removing CEOs at other companies, which ended up getting misquoted and misconstrued into highly disrespectful, unwarranted, and premature calls for Bourla’s removal.Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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In this context, the classic image of the focused and hard-driving sales quota buster has changed to be totally team collaborative, internally and externally, in this age of high technology, rapid change, and total customer personalization.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Once liquid blushes, bronzers, and eye shadows came on the scene, many people learned just how dewy and radiant their skin could look when not totally dehydrated with a powder coating.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Some of it has to do with his mother, who passed away in 2019 and whose loss still affects him greatly.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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In the age of remote and hybrid work, embracing video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively with your team and external stakeholders.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Where to Find Support Trauma recovery can look quite different from person to person.Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Although fans mostly expressed excitement to try out her olive oil ice cream hack, not everyone is quite as loyal to the idea of a pickle and jalapeño juice cocktail.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Work on union projects largely halted during the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023 and production never fully rebounded after, including once IATSE negotiated a new contract with film and television employers, avoiding its own work stoppage, this year.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Some fossils included in the new book have never even been fully described by experts.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
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The appropriateness of paternalistic conduct becomes much trickier when governments, employers, and doctors (among others) are involved.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The sustainability of these agreements depends wholly on the commitment of the team: there are no byes.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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On the inspiration behind the latest collection, Law shared it is wholly inspired by Pepsi’s Wild Cherry flavor.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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And Megan Fox took it a step further by making sure her Queen Amidala manicure went perfectly with her costume's aesthetic.Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Caraway Glass Lid 4-Piece Set Caraway Glass Lid 4-Piece Set Save on the premium Caraway glass lids that go perfectly with the 16-piece Cookware Set and Minis Duo.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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