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[sim-puhl] / ˈsɪm pəl /






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The couple assumed Ortiz Jara’s path to legal status would be simple, given his U.S. citizen children and wife, but most lawyers they consulted said his deportation years ago created a nearly insurmountable hurdle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Adjusting the order in which foods are eaten is relatively simple and may be easier to maintain than diets that require avoiding particular food groups.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Earhart's disappearance spawned numerous theories - from a simple crash due to fuel exhaustion to more elaborate claims of interference.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Patients often end up being treated by more than one doctor and have to try out a mix of treatments, which can be as simple as taking ibuprofen or as complex as surgery.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

“There’s a simple explanation,” Lizzie says, and I can almost see the bulb light up in her head.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The NC State researchers wanted to investigate whether a laser could offer a simpler solution by creating an antenna directly in the surrounding air.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

When Madison’s Frances goes on a blind date, her online match says he appreciates that the internet makes it simpler for singles to pair up “within their own vector.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues."

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The prosecution’s argument is simpler and meaner, almost reminiscent of Steinbeck: Clancy’s actions were premeditated, her way of escaping a life she didn’t want anymore.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Things weren’t easy then, but they were simpler.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

One of the simplest forces in financial markets is also one that investors tend to forget: High yields become the cure for high yields.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Basic hypocrisy is the simplest answer; it comes as easily to some of us as breathing.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

To present an argument to an ITP, all this background knowledge must be entered, explicitly and formally, down to the simplest definitions of numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"But in its simplest form, what we see right now is that we took an ice cube out of the fridge and it's just melting in front of our eyes."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

I know, for I was ignorant of the simplest things, and no ornament either.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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