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Adjective
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The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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What follows this war will be narrower, harder, and more demanding.— Nawaf M. Al-Thani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Evrima's spa is a must-do thanks to its sprawling relaxation deck perfect for a post-treatment nap or hot tub soak with a fresh juice or champagne in hand—all while the picturesque shoreline goes by (Monaco was in view on my particular visit to the spa deck).— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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But one comment in particular stuck out to her.— Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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These can be selective or even enhanced, Golpanian warned.— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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For larger infestations, selective herbicides in spring work best, but follow safety guidelines and monitor the area regularly to prevent regrowth.— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
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While the monarch caterpillar will only eat milkweed, the gulf fritillary caterpillars are slightly less discriminating.— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2025
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The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Some of the drop-off locations were strikingly similar—luxury apartment buildings whose vast lobbies were tributes to beige and camel, each housing a blocky reception desk manned by a burly fellow with a fastidious beard.— Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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The moral complexities of the story – based on true events – are particularly well underlined by the exacting visual style and strong performances.— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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Loznitsa’s methods are grim and exacting, but the effect is never monotonous; there are shivers of Hitchcockian suspense, plus a whispery cackle of satire that veers toward the Kafkaesque.— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the husband-and-wife team noticed that Gen Z and younger Millennials were getting pickier about sock styles.— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
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Laura Ashley’s lightweight quilts are a favorite among shoppers for their dainty patterns and breathable cotton fabric.— Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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Clover’s dainty white flowers also attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to their nectar and pollen, and different clover varieties attract different pollinator species.— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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