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[av-id] / ˈæv ɪd /


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The avid stargazer has warned people ahead of Wednesday's partial solar eclipse not to rely on special glasses used during the total eclipse in 1999.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The 38-year-old San Fernando Valley native, who is an avid fan of 1950s and ’60s style, lamented the loss of a long-tenured eatery.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Ramirez, an avid surfer, makes a point to visit those trucks whenever his schedule allows.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

An avid player of the ancient board game Go, the 37-year-old was also honored for research that laid the foundations for this breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Whether an avid hunter with poor eyesight posed no danger to anyone was debatable, in Penelope’s view.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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