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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkjʊər i əs /




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Despite a pedigree that includes work in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hammer Museum, Herman remains resolutely modest and insatiably curious.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

I currently work at a company that matches contributions, which is a great benefit, but I’m curious if there are better options, especially for someone always expecting the next layoff and potential career pivots.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Apple stores struggled until the release of the iPod music player, which made even Windows users curious enough to wander inside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Dale Richardson, a police fraud protect officer, encourages families to be "curious but not confrontational".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

I was curious, but because of the muddle inside me, I merely pointed toward the back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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