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curiosity

[kyoor-ee-os-i-tee] / ˌkjʊər iˈɒs ɪ ti /




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Our curiosity would have to end in North Carolina.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

You asked, “How do I stay excited to show up to work everyday amongst all the craziness” and I think it’s my curiosity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

But if similarly situated schools produce dramatically different results, our curiosity must extend inside the schoolhouse—to what adults do with the children we entrust to them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

And when you do speak to your child, "make sure your curiosity is genuine, rather than half-informed by the surveillance you've been doing".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

He did not wish to bear the spectacle of a trial that would put him on public display for the amusement of the press and curiosity seekers.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Only one player—Jim Sundberg of the 1977 Texas Rangers—had more in season since at least 1974, as far back as Stats Perform tracks such curiosities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

"Until relatively recently, this subset of igneous rocks were mere curiosities," said Gibson.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

For a variety of reasons, not least because people have questions, curiosities, comparisons and resentments.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

The NFL is focused on a long-range international strategy, not a series of one-off curiosities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2025

“I am surprised to see you out of your study. Can it be that your wondrous curiosities have finally loosened their grip?”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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