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Noun
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Some in the organization have voiced the opinion that the Padres need to have more of a collective killer instinct and that getting more consistency out of some star players could help achieve that.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Michael Jordan is one of the greatest ever to pick up a basketball, given his illustrious resume, but another major facet that has added to the lore surrounding him is his killer instinct and competitive nature.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enzymes like amylase break down the starches and sugars into glucose.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Leaving the skin on and roasting or chilling cooked potatoes helps preserve fiber and increase resistant starch for better gut health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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To remove grit, scrub shells well under cold running water.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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