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Recent Examples of unchildlike The recent wave of bans comes as many Republicans, in their opposition to gun control, climate science, food stamps, public education, and other social services, work assiduously to render the lives of American children as unchildlike as possible. —
Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2023
Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2023
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United currently aim to make four major signings, including an experienced striker and a left-back, with Tyrell Malacia departing and Luke Shaw needing to be rested more given the addition of midweek games.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers’ two most experienced players created a signature moment in the final minute with the Lakers leading by five.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Bound by ironclad nondisclosure agreements, Madison reveals that Facebook leadership was well aware of the platform’s harmful effects on teens — and its knowing proliferation of misinformation, which contributed to acts of political violence.— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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The result is clothing packed with fashion history and a knowing wink.— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Helping keep everything under control are front Brembo brake calipers and a sophisticated adaptive air suspension with auto-leveling, a combination that gives the Acura an impressive blend of performance and ride comfort.— Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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While hacking is hardly uncommon in the crypto world, the Drift breach was particularly sophisticated.— Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Fallen Angels itself — about a pair of witty, worldly besties who get blitzed on champagne while considering cheating on their husbands with a mutual old flame — landed its author in trouble with the censors in London.— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.— Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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The Whitley Hotel Atlanta Buckhead One of Buckhead's most charming properties, The Whitley blends old-school grandeur with cosmopolitan style.— Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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The city’s cultural scene is built on the idea that people from different traditions and disciplines, when brought together, create a cosmopolitan reality that no mono cultural city can replicate.— Mina Al-Oraibi, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, they are grounded in real-world experiences, from a recent exchange with worldly-wise restaurant waitresses in Bordeaux exemplifying trust and collaboration, to the coaching of top CEOs over the past 20 years.— HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Heather Alicia Simms and Vanessa Bell Calloway are both sharp, witty, and poignant without sentimentality as the play’s two matriarchal figures, the formidable Missy Judson and Idella Landy, the wry, worldly-wise housekeeper who essentially raised Charlie.— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
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It is estimated that, based on measures of blood glucose, lipids, and other parameters, less than 12% of the adult American population can even be said to metabolically healthy.— Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
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For many readers and critics, the perception was that Mansfield was almost writing children’s fiction, since most of her stories are deceptively easy to read, although her themes are entirely adult in both form and content.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Unchildlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/unchildlike. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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