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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

I’m curious what those first signs were to you.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

I’m curious, but I’ve got no time to waste, so I shove the stack of papers aside.

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




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