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Adjective
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Strong winds also may have North Texans feeling more irritable, which scientists blame on there being too many positive ions in the air.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Signs of overextension burnout include feeling emotionally drained, becoming irritable and struggling to focus—all of which can affect both your work and personal life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But poor casting was only half of it — Charles Walters' 1955 adaptation unfortunately reimagines the heroine as an irascible antisocial brat with delusions of grandeur, all explained away by bizarre contemporary psychoanalysis provided in voice-over.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Based on a true story, Doc follows Dr. Amy Larsen (Parker), a brilliant but irascible surgeon who forgets the last eight years of her life after she was involved in a car accident.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In his acceptance speech for winning best director, Baker issued a call to arms over the touchy subject of how long a title plays exclusively in theaters before going to homes.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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And others point out that targeting churches, temples and other religious institution remains a politically touchy issue.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
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With Ted gone, the future of AFC Richmond is in the hands of new manager Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), who has evolved from a testy former player to a respected coach.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The once docile Jamie, convinced he’s being manipulated, becomes testy and volatile.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Former Reba co-stars Melissa Peterman (as Gabby, the needy and dramatic bartender) and Reba McEntire already have proven chemistry, and any scene between the two is a lightning rod for plenty of chuckles.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Given Trump’s order, the release of all this information sounded dramatic, but much of what has been revealed is about as interesting as that driver’s-license detail.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This melodramatic pivot is surplus to the requirements of a shattered family portrait already rife with conflict and complication, and most moving when centered on small, everyday gestures of tenderness and loyalty.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately this is a terrific cast that also avoids overplaying the melodramatic undertones here, keeping it believably human all the way.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Take a soulful retreat to process while the sun fuses with the north node.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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With his profound love for the saxophone and an innate enthusiasm for Latin percussion, Sebastian captivates audiences through soulful improvisations that reflect his vibrant personality.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Perturbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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