1
as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a bred-in-the-bone Democrat who always votes a straight ticket
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2
as in deep
firmly established over time
bred-in-the-bone honesty earned him the nickname of "Honest Abe"
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Adjective
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Money, and his chronic lack of it, would worry him for the rest of his life.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025 -
Follow-up studies of people aged between 52 and 89 showed that those aging rapidly were 60% more likely to develop dementia, 18% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, and 40% more likely to die within the same period compared to those who were aging at a slower pace.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Amazon Prime Day may be in full swing, but the online giant is not the only retailer unfurling deep discounts this week.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The cameo list for Spinal Tap II is expected to be large, with confirmed appearances from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Passengers with confirmed identities may then be subjected to additional screening.—
Alex Sundby
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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“Bred-in-the-bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bred-in-the-bone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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