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Recent Examples of unchildlike
The recent wave of bans comes as many Republicans, in their opposition to gun control, climate science, food stamps, public education, and other social services, work assiduously to render the lives of American children as unchildlike as possible.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2023
Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchildlike
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That’s led to Lindgren getting burned at points this season in less-than-ideal ways for a defensive defenseman, but Laviolette appears to believe those mistakes will be less frequent with Lindgren on the ice than with some of the team’s less experienced defensemen.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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The receptionist watches her leave with a knowing look — there is more to come here.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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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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The menu changes seasonally, with chef Dan Cote featuring local ingredients and a worldly influence, such as the Egyptian spice blend dukkah on the autumn salad.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The firm is known for setting a timeless foundation, then layering in color, pattern, worldly accents, and energetic art.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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The case for reunification has to be made on this cosmopolitan basis.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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The Adams administration is making swift, intentional investments, building smart to protect all New Yorkers from harsh rains, blazing sun and smog.—
Meera Joshi,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Last week wasn’t entirely in the thrall of Big Stupid, but the smart was coming from south and north of us.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Crucially, they are grounded in real-world experiences, from a recent exchange with worldly-wise restaurant waitresses in Bordeaux exemplifying trust and collaboration, to the coaching of top CEOs over the past 20 years.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes,
25 Oct. 2024
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Heather Alicia Simms and Vanessa Bell Calloway are both sharp, witty, and poignant without sentimentality as the play’s two matriarchal figures, the formidable Missy Judson and Idella Landy, the wry, worldly-wise housekeeper who essentially raised Charlie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
16 June 2024
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The next decades will witness, for the first time, the full impact of one-child families on adult Chinese society.—
Henry A. Kissinger,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
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At first, the dynamic seems ambiguous: closer to that between a mom and her barely adult son than a wife and her husband.—
Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
15 Nov. 2023
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“Unchildlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchildlike. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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