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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
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The French biochemicals company’s fortunes began to shift in recent years, especially after securing $15.8 million in funding in 2023 and attracting the attention of Citizens of Humanity—one of Orta’s more engaged and proactive clients.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
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The brain of a neurodivergent person is wired for passions and novelty, which trigger the motivation to start and stay engaged with that interesting task, Nordmeyer said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But then the rebels seized an opportunity, capitalizing on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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Researchers need to design new materials that can decay within a few years to levels of radioactivity that can be disposed of safely and more easily.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Thermal neutron reactors, which form the basis of the modern nuclear power industry, use about 1 percent of natural uranium, while the remaining 99 percent is sent for temporary storage or disposed of as radioactive waste.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2025
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Indianapolis Star Everyone is inclined to take things for granted.—
The Indianapolis Star,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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Governor DeWine, surely cognizant of the sentiments behind this vote, is reportedly inclined to sign the bill.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
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Understanding these genes can provide insight into why certain individuals are predisposed to hair loss.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
16 Dec. 2024
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Those with Down syndrome are predisposed to certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and leukemia but are less likely to experience mass tumor cancers or certain heart diseases.—
Joanne Haner,
The Hill,
4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Never forget, this is the FBI that went after concerned parents at school board meetings.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Doctors are concerned about the virus every year, but in years where a new strain of the virus is dominant — like this year — illness rates can increase, according to the CDC.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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