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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /




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The curious light of gloaming makes the landscape alien to us as color bleeds slowly away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It is, however, a novel use of her forgery skills, and an assignment she’s too curious to pass up.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Former players, like me, were curious and envious.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I would be very curious to know right now what sort of conversations are happening, if any, between the National Archives and the Justice Department, and whether everyone is on board with this novel conclusion.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

“I’m always curious about what the world was like before I was born. I’m known as the keeper of memories in our home.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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