as in to hold back
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In the film, Loggins, who spent 50 years touring the road, doesn’t hold back when talking about chasing his artistic dreams, staying in the game, and being a father on the road.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
25 July 2025 -
Juan Thornhill, one of Pittsburgh's safeties, did not hold back when talking about Rodgers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Each group was administered C. difficile weekly for four weeks, and their microbiota was examined to measure bacterial load and C. difficile resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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To measure the changes in kakapo parasites over centuries, the researchers in New Zealand relied on droppings.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The justices are curbing judicial activism, not endorsing executive lawlessness.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
12 July 2025
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In response, Carney vowed to defend Canadian economic interests and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to cooperative efforts with Washington, including curbing the fentanyl crisis.—
Jordan King
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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