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curiosity

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




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They are relying more heavily on their networks, learning how to use AI and sharpening their communication skills and personal qualities — such as coachability, curiosity and reliability — to find work and stay employed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Ofcom said the files were played "out of curiosity", cutting off the presenter's remote stream and putting the announcements on air.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Visitors who’ve been drawn by nostalgia or curiosity to see it — and smell it — for themselves have molded over 3,000 sphinxes so far.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Fame was a byproduct of that curiosity, not the goal.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

He’d never seen their kind before, and curiosity tempted him to stop.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

"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

With its unusual focus, carried through a swirl of masterworks and little-known curiosities, the book offers a fresh look into the human heart.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 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

In 1968, its many books, pamphlets, and cryptographic curiosities were valued at $49,500—an amount worth at least $370,000 today.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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