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as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world
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as in efforts
very hard or unpleasant work fed up with the moil and moneygrubbing of Wall Street, he decided to open a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont
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as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Studies show that ibogaine can cause dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, which can be fatal.—
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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The measurements reveal that the slow solar wind emerges from the sun's surface in a nonuniform manner, producing small-scale magnetic-field disturbances.— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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For almost an hour at BMO Stadium, the defensive efforts of the Los Angeles Football Club and San Jose Earthquakes held up.— Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill could let some beach cities and counties, not the Coastal Commission, oversee development of certain housing projects, as well as efforts to create new or improved bike lanes, outdoor dining expansions and temporary street uses connected to big events, such as the 2028 Olympics.— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Bailey struggles in run defending, and his style of play is a lot like current Jet Will McDonald IV.— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets will win the offensive boards, and even if Christian Braun struggles from 3 when dared to shoot, Minnesota will have no answer for Nikola Jokic.— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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To load the product onto the brush, Barnes swirls the tool into the pan twice and taps it twice to prevent fallout.— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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The lights are dim and jazzy music swirls the intimate crowd.— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Dede Ayite’s costume design nails each character, from Catherine’s slouchy, depressing sweats-and-flannels to Claire’s chic, New York casual-glam.— Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Spa guests are typically sporting activewear or sweats that are easy to peel off pre-service.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Every man and woman who labors in the construction industry deserves that.— Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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The ball spins one way, then seemingly shifts directions right as hitters start to swing.— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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The Stephen King Cinematic Universe A wildly influential film that spins high school revenge fantasy into a dizzyingly gory spectacle.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Moils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/moils. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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