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Noun
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Brianna seems to swing between two moods: intense enthusiasm, intense repugnance.—
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the retort could lead people to dangerously belittle the scourge and repugnance of real anti-Semitism.—
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That score bug — which has since been turned into a bumper sticker that can be seen all around Los Angeles — will forever live in infamy in New York.—
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And so the Rockies’ road to baseball infamy continued unabated.—
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Happy to temporarily rid his mind of that unpleasantness, Nick springs into action.—
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In the former camp, one explanation is that rewards obtained from difficult tasks seem extra sweet because of the sharp contrast between the unpleasantness of working hard and the joy of achievement.—
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Immediately, people all over the world are uploading videos of their enemies committing atrocities, inflaming centuries-old animosities.—
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After thousands of terrorists invaded Israel and committed mass atrocities, Hamas continued to commandeer aid, creating and taking advantage of a black market.—
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Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.—
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In the pursuit of performance, the fashion industry has quietly adopted a class of synthetic chemicals that offer stain resistance, water repellency and durability.—
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“Offensiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offensiveness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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