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glutton

[gluht-n] / ˈglʌt n /


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But for all her apparent promise, it quickly became clear that Kelly was less a journalistic powerhouse than a glutton for controversy.

From Slate May 6, 2026

Six is a perfect number, and seven is a prime number, but only a glutton for punishment would put them together in front of a bunch of 13-year-olds.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 14, 2025

Sheard is either a glutton for punishment or determined to prove his worth no matter how many times Narbonne has to start over.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2025

If you're a glutton for gluten, you're not alone; last year, Girl Scouts revealed they sold over 900,000 boxes of cookies.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2022

The king enjoyed his food and drink, that was plain to see, yet he seemed neither glutton nor drunk-aid.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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