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From the moment we met, we felt connected; we knew it was kismet [ˈkɪz.mɛt].
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The politician was criticized for genuflecting [ˈdʒɛn.jəˌflɛkt] to corporate interests.
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"Half of the workforce was laid off, but those whose roles turned out to be somewhat critical were then begged to return. Some unlucky engineers were dragooned [drəˈɡun] into launching the new Twitter Blue feature, which would charge users $7.99 per month for a 'verified' check mark; the rollout was catastrophic." — Sheon Han, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2024
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The press secretary made a point at the briefing not to address the scurrilous [ˈskɜrələs] rumors surrounding the senator.
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Consumer advocates allege [əˈlɛdʒ] that the company knew about the faulty switches but sold the product anyway.
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Tawdry [ˈtɔdrɪ] decorations cluttered the tiny house.
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The bartender laughingly asked her gregarious patron if anyone ever believed his blarney [ˈblɑːrni].
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She shows an impressive amount of patience when dealing with querulous [ˈkwɛrələs] customers.
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Cursive Alphabets
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The two nations have for centuries struggled for regional hegemony [hɪˈdʒɛməni].
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The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony [kəˈkɒfəni] on the streets.
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The young singer paid obeisance [əˈbeɪsəns] to Otis Redding while on tour in Memphis by singing “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.
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“Corporate retreats aren’t just for fun and games; they are for tackling germane [dʒərˈmeɪn] issues that are critical to the success of any such organization.” — Abiola Salami, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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Many people disagree with the writer's personal Weltanschauung [ˌvɛlt.ənˈʃaʊ.ʊŋ], but most can appreciate the quality and thoughtfulness of her work.
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In their research, the bryologists descried [dɪˈskraɪ] an association between a moss and the iron content of the rock it typically grows on.
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The debate between the mayoral candidates was going smoothly until the ad hominem [æd ˈhɑmɪnəm] attacks began.
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"The upcoming documentary will dive deep into the lives of the next generation of basketball luminaries [ˈluːməˌnɛri], Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Breanna Stewart, as well as WNBA legend, Sheryl Swoopes." — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
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They picked up several salubrious [səˈluːbriəs] habits on their wellness retreat in Bali.
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Roger suspected that his coworkers were conniving [kəˈnaɪv] to get him fired when in reality they were planning his surprise birthday party.
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Set in the aftermath of the first movie, the sequel resumes the story boldly, delivering visions both phantasmagoric [ˌfæn.tæz.məˈɡɔr.ɪk] and familiar. Like Timothée Chalamet ([ˌtɪməˈθeɪ ˈʃæləˌmeɪ]; leading actor)'s dashingly coifed [kwɔɪf] hero — who steers monstrous sandworms over the desert like a charioteer [ˌʃær.i.əˈtɪr] — (Denis) Villeneuve ([ˌvɪləˈnjuv]; director) puts on a great show. The art of cinematic spectacle is alive and rocking in "Dune: Part Two," and it's a ... more
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