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emotional

[ih-moh-shuh-nl] / ɪˈmoʊ ʃə nl /


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Riffing on the human need for emotional engagement through the arts with such venom is not just a slap in the face; it’s evidence of Iñárritu’s gnawing insecurities.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

“It’s the prestige and the precision of the financial thriller part, but also the emotional volatility of young people pursuing power, identity and belonging.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Visibly emotional, Capt Smit Machchhar said he fought back because he could not allow everyone on the flight to die.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Machchhar became emotional during the conversation, telling Modi that he felt proud of himself for the first time since the incident.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

We are still animals, and our physical, emotional and cognitive abilities are still shaped by our DNA.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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