curiosity
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The erosion of the beach now has sparked curiosity about what may be buried under the sand and safety concerns for local surfers at the Wedge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He said for many people Irish wine "is a curiosity, it's a novelty".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
While that sequence was a technical feat for its time, many today view the 93-minute film itself as little more than a historical curiosity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
As summer approached, the reality of the match caused such heightened curiosity that it seemed like Fischer’s every remark, his every action, was recorded around the globe.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Jenkin puts together his bespoke films like tactile, fragile curiosities — it’s as if the battered reels have been fished out of the water, their origin unknown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 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
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
Then, isolate the wonderments, the curiosities of his death; they will help you to see.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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