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as in brusquely
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as in grimly
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Others, however, strongly encouraged the OP to consider the expensive sitter option for her pup.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025 -
The sisters and their coaches strongly disagree, arguing the uniforms are more likely a disadvantage.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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A number of artists have cut ties with the Kennedy Center since President Trump abruptly ousted president Deborah Rutter and board chair David Rubenstein, replaced board members appointed by former President Biden with his own, and became chair himself earlier this year.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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That included programmers abruptly resigning amid financial woes and the departure of artistic director Hussain Currimbhoy.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Gruffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruffly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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