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as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
Cold and dry grains allow the rice to fry properly, but the addition of Chinese-style sausage and shrimp make these leftovers feel luxurious.
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Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers, cheese, pickles, and eggs are some popular options.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
The selection includes single malt and grain whisky as well as blended and peated expressions.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
These Were the Earliest Signs By Alice Oglethorpe While docs generally recommend eating tons of fruits, leafy veggies, and whole grains to offset period symptoms, there’s one nutrient especially that might be worth consuming: calcium.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers, cheese, pickles, and eggs are some popular options.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
The selection includes single malt and grain whisky as well as blended and peated expressions.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
These Were the Earliest Signs By Alice Oglethorpe While docs generally recommend eating tons of fruits, leafy veggies, and whole grains to offset period symptoms, there’s one nutrient especially that might be worth consuming: calcium.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Listed by Kathryn Bentzen of Coldwell Banker Realty for a speck under $8.5 million, the roughly 1.7-acre parcel is tucked away behind high walls and gates.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Too much fluoride can also lead to dental fluorosis, which is cosmetic and can lead to the outer enamel layer of the tooth to have white specks or lines.Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Some say communities should have a mix of political views to temper extremes, but in some instances, reaching across the aisle causes people to dig their heels in further, amplifying extremes, Desmarais tells Axios.Kate Murphy, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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There was a moment in this game where tempers got close to flaring after Berti turned a double play, stepping on his bag at first base before firing the ball to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who tagged Maikel Garcia out in the bottom of the sixth inning.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Poets and cub scouts, romantics and scientists, people young and old around the world have looked up and been dazzled by the flecks of light speckled across the night’s inky canvas.Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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This technique is primarily performed to alter the color so a dish wouldn’t end up with black flecks.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
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Van Orden, for his part, pushed back on questions about his temperament.Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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We were impressed by her temperament, desire to bridge compromises and recognition that the council needs to rein in its focus.East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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While the triggers for the extreme cold at that time are debated, prevailing theories involve changes in tectonic plate activity, including the release of particles into the atmosphere that reflected sunlight away from Earth.Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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In fact, scientists suspect that the magnetosphere coaxes Triton’s energetic particles to cross over to Neptune’s atmosphere and excite auroral flares on the planet.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Engaging in self-reflection: Demonstrating self-awareness and humility, recognizing the impact of your dispositions and behaviors on the well-being of your team.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Who's got four paws, a sunny disposition and loves fetching balls?Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Showbiz ran in Cher’s blood, as her mother was a struggling actress with bit parts in a number of TV series.Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The walking paths were shut down due to intense winds, and all of the suites and rooms were reserved for the Hallmark staff and talent to have a little bit of privacy.Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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At the press conference Thursday, Humphrey said Dean’s hard work and positive attitude during his desk duty also weighed on his discipline decision.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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His positive attitude is contagious and students LOVE having him in class.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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