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Adjective
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The case for reunification has to be made on this cosmopolitan basis.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025 -
Her work, which features bespoke furnishings, intricate architectural details, and sharp attention to form and scale, equalizes Nordic minimalism with cosmopolitan elegance.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Carpenter in civil court under similar circumstances.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The dollar amount of any fine for civil contempt should be set at an amount likely to compel compliance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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After all, the implications of a sophisticated A.I. system acting as copilot raise serious questions—such as, will it second-guess or even stop the human pilot from flying if the computer perceives an imminent emergency, which may or may not exist?—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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The straight-leg silhouette and ankle length give these pants a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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