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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkjʊər i əs /




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Washington was quite curious about the Latino grandee from the Golden State, and his wife, the Kentucky-born Mary McIntire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Despite Pocognoli playing down the decision to leave out the 20-year-old as "not a big topic", his international career remains a curious case.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

I realize this is still a very new situation, but again – I’m curious about the pros and cons.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

As I am an American Muslim myself, and have plenty of family and friends in Texas, it is a phenomenon I was curious to explore.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

But despite the curious items we discover, the castle is not entertaining.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin


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