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also loury
as in lowering
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Adjective
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The large negative differences occurred as the Fed used higher federal fund rates to combat inflation, while supporting banks with a lower discount borrowing rate during the difficult times.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025 -
The constant consumption of negative news and content can activate the body's stress response, Aguvaveedi reported.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His other arrests include menacing and marijuana possession in 2009, grand larceny in 2008 and a 2005 bust for assault as a juvenile.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan Williams was charged with five counts of second-degree failure to appear, two counts of first-degree failure to appear and a single count of second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2025
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For some millennials and the generations before them, childhood was peppered with intimidating and threatening phrases parents deployed regularly.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Sitting in on India press conferences can often be a bit grim, carefully orchestrated by the team's hierarchy and little is usually given to their hungry press corps.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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India claims to have targeted militant infrastructure, but the reality is grim: at least 26 Pakistani civilians -including women and a young child were reported killed in the strikes.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Covered from head to toe in drab brown and sporting a bun hairdo covered by a hairnet knotted in the middle of her forehead, Gladys could be found on a park bench, where dirty old man Tyrone F. Horneigh (Arte Johnson) would sidle up to her and make an off-color, insulting remark.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Most of the movie is in drab, lint-ball tones that match Yelena’s mood.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Jack Daniel’s producer Brown-Forman has said that Canadians pulling American alcohol brands from the shelves are even worse than the tariffs, as the Trump administration’s trade war is showing some signs of an increasingly dour brand perception for all American companies.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Kings owner Vivek Ranadive sat courtside, arms crossed with a dour expression while watching his team fall behind by 26 points after getting outscored 44-19 in the second quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The actors’ shared genetics help Kurt convincingly play the older Wyatt, and their natural charisma helps make even the dullest scenes eminently watchable.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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The light turned from orange to dull gray, and then Joe nudged my aching ribs — the tiger was standing in a glade 60 yards downhill.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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