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also loury
as in lowering
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Adjective
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Importantly, Democrats will need to win back at least one chamber of Congress next year to have a chance at avoiding the Medicaid cuts, after warning for months about the negative impacts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
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Not only are 22 rib eye steaks stolen from Aunt Orsa’s, but the restaurant becomes the target of a tirade of negative reviews — leading its namesake owner to wonder if they’re being sabotaged.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Since seizing control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the group has implemented a string of oppressive measures against women and girls, even cracking down on the sound of women’s voices in public.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Others reject the portrayal of federal actions as oppressive, suggesting deployments like those in Los Angeles prioritize national security and immigration enforcement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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That decision ultimately cost him the match, and when the bout was over, Orton’s menacing stare at Rhodes not-so-subtly hinted at a potential heel turn.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Freddie's breed can come across as less threatening than other, larger dogs, creating a calmer environment for everyone.—
Adam Hudacek,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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One other victim was admitted with severe injuries, while the other three had less threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Police Department.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Robert Shapiro, the first member and initial chair of OJ Simpson's defense team, gave a grim prediction regarding Diddy's potential sentence.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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As of a grim Monday morning tally, 41 people still were missing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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There are red arrows drawn on photos of chain link fences and drab village streets, warning me not to go left at the soccer field, but bear right across the highway.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Now’s an excellent time to find deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, an outdoor furniture set for your next BBQ, or something to spruce up your drab home office.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The vote against Trump is not going to be the salve that cures her dour numbers.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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CEOs have increasingly shared their dour prognostication of AI’s impact on the future of work and the latest diagnosis came from Jim Farley, the CEO of automaker Ford.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Generally, names as a kind of artist name are quite dull nowadays anyway.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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Sometimes, an artist who is too long viewed as an outsider to Music City's style and sound will see the shine of the bright lights grow dull on their art.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Lowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowery. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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