as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
an overuse of slow motion is one of the filmmaker's more annoying erraticisms
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Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025 -
These landscaping and styling tricks can turn the area around your backyard pond into an idyllic staycation spot.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Schenn, however, is an assertive physical presence and a top notch leader in the locker room, traits that the Canucks might understandably prioritize after what happened last season.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Role of Mindset and Goals Underlying all development and measurement activity is the growth mindset for communication, which is the belief that communication ability is not a trait but one that can be learned and strengthened.—
Su Bridgman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Blashill, 51, also has had the benefit of being an assistant on Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s staff and learning from his mannerisms on the bench and tendencies as a tactician.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Rogers embodies that transformation with finesse, capturing Betty's signature voice and mannerisms while infusing the character with contemporary depth and relatability.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This three-ingredient cocktail is as easy as can be and lends itself to many creative twists.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Fans want fun— and the newest sports are delivering it by blending familiar formats with bold, inventive twists.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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Was this down to the peculiarities of the circuit or has Red Bull more or less caught up?—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Antoine’s peculiarities perhaps cut deepest, even seemingly superficial ones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, singularity will likely unfold in a more earnest method.—
Syed Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This sweetly reticent follow-up is a drama about the impenetrable singularity of a young girl’s mind.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Every application has its own quirks—some are easy to migrate, others require extra integrations and some legacy systems may not be compatible at all.—
Akram Atallah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Across the border in Texas, and in other parts of the Southwest, flour tortillas bear a range of regional quirks.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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