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wholesome

[hohl-suhm] / ˈhoʊl səm /


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Keyne lost the plot in a wholesome way having caught himself on the big screen after Spain's win over Belgium.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Others will make the mistake because they’re eager for a wholesome reminder that not everything here is that bad.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

There may still be time to rescue LA2028 from another anodyne, wholly wholesome Sam clone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

These unofficial sessions, in which Daphne recalls wholesome, inspiring moments of communion with Eddie, cure her of pretty much all her childhood hang-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

He feels too wholesome in this ripped jeans and T-shirt crowd, fears his hair was too recently washed and is too neatly combed.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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