as in coarse
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Adjective
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For fine curls, go with a lightweight and water-based option; for thick, coarse curls, cream-based with butters and oils is best, says Chantell Carrtherol, a professional hairstylist and curl specialist.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 May 2025 -
Both models cost less than $200 and are ideal for pet owners that need a vacuum cleaner that can handle coarse fur, hair, and of course, hairballs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Malibu built a sewer before, but only after regional water quality officials prohibited long-term use of septic systems in a broad area centered on the Civic Center.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt on the other hand adds a contrast between juicy sweetness and salty minerality that creates an unexpected complexity that works beautifully.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those disparities are suggestive of gaps seen in remote-work patterns: Wealthier, urban Californians are more likely to work from home than lower-income, rural residents.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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James was pictured in a suggestive gorilla-like pose, mouth open wide, as his right hand dribbled a ball with the other wrapped around Bundchen’s waist.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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On day one, she was seen in a matching green snakeskin set and later in a Carolina blue gradient asymmetrical dress, the latter seemingly a nod to boyfriend Belichick, who now coaches the UNC football team.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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While some of the suggestions, like limiting blue light and sleeping in a cold room, are proven sleep hygiene techniques, others, like mouth taping, are unproven and sometimes dangerous.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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In energy trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil added 64 cents to $62.59 per barrel.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The positive development has sent oil prices higher as well, with crude oil up over 3.5% in premarket trading.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Gore gave it a listen, but was quickly abhorred by the salacious content.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The school says the parents are trying to give a salacious bent to objects like a leather jacket.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What was considered holy at one time was considered impure in other epochs.—
Isaac Bashevis Singer,
Harpers Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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In any case, playing Bach on a concert grand is an inherently impure act; Bach knew of no such instrument.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Coarse-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarse-grained. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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