as in appetites
positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate
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But our investment in Boeing isn’t based on flying appetites over the next few months.—
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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That means the Treasury Department must issue more and more fresh debt, testing the appetites of bond investors who have already shown signs of waning demand.— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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With the likes of Arch Manning (Texas), Dante Moore (Oregon), Julian Sayin (Ohio State) and LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) expected to be available, there are rumblings the 2027 class could rival the 2024 edition that produced Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix.— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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The second-generation NFL playmaker can push the likes of Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette and John Metchie in camp.— Mike Kaye April 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
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South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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This side dish tastes and looks like spring on a plate.— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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The iconic discount airline has faced troubles for years, including an engine recall, an acquisition by JetBlue Airways that a federal judge blocked two years ago, shifting customer preferences for more upmarket offerings and a jump in costs, even before fuel prices surged this year.— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location.— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.— Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
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