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Adjective
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Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025 -
Man-of-wars are often found in tropical and subtropical waters, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Inside are nestled a half-dozen standard-size dumplings of your choice, like nothing so much as a clutch of tiny, steamy babies, with a few drifts of black pepper freshly ground over the top.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details about the fifth and final season of You Despite his efforts not to romanticize his You character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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This summery eggplant recipe is a riff on Sicilian classic Pasta alla Norma — with no pasta.—
Janelle Bitker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Dec. 2022
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Not your typical coconut/sunscreen scent, but still so summery.—
Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein,
Harper's BAZAAR,
5 Jan. 2023
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But because of Taiwan’s warm, muggy climate, which degrades ancient DNA, these attempts were unsuccessful.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Expand All Sergio Pino’s attorney and family members appeared somber as they were relegated behind police tape along with reporters and TV crews on a muggy morning in Coral Gables as the FBI raided the prominent developer’s house on Tuesday.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bleaching occurs when warmer ocean temperatures cause the expulsion of algae that live in the coral tissue.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tui’s spot on the team is not guaranteed, but even the mention of inspiring her country to a third-consecutive World Cup crown gets her in a feverish state of anticipation.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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An engaged and informed electorate is the best antidote to the feverish political wars destabilizing our country.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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Side effects are similar to other PDE-5 inhibitors, including headache, flushed skin, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis (nasal and throat infection), and back pain.6 Testosterone Low testosterone levels, a condition known as hypogonadism, can contribute to ED.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the Pocket Blush is known for delivering gorgeous flushed cheeks in seconds, the Peptide Lip Shape is a recent favorite for perfectly contoured pouty lips.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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