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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkjʊər i əs /




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Like many young people with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Jacob Schreiber was creative, empathetic and endlessly curious.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Rigorously researched, “Skipping School” will interest historians of education and general readers curious about the place of homeschooling in American life.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

"I love people who take initiative, find their passion are curious and keep pushing to find an answer," Macauley said.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

As George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley walked through the airport in oversized 1980s' sunglasses, they were met not by screaming fans but by curious Chinese journalists, one of whom asked what their names were.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Despite everything, I am curious to see more of the place she was willing to give up the Ranch for.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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