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curiosity

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I added a little more butter, then, with a thrill of reckless curiosity, drizzled in maple syrup, white miso, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and oregano, watching each addition dissolve and bloom.

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"It's a powerful reminder that curiosity, collaboration, and swift action can unlock profound insights into the physics shaping our Universe."

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The cost of curiosity is approaching zero, owing to a new age of American innovation.

District Judge David O. Carter, who is overseeing the agreement, said he sensed fraud, and chided the city for what he perceived as a lack of curiosity over the discrepancy.

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"Anybody who knows boxing can't allow this to be built up like it's a serious fight. I think it's crazy, but will I watch it? Probably, out of curiosity."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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