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effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv] / ɪˈfyu sɪv /


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Many will make their public tributes to the president more frequent and effusive, hoping to avoid Mr. Cornyn’s fate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

McCullum was also noticeably effusive about the leadership of white-ball captain Harry Brook during the T20 World Cup which followed the Ashes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The good news: It’s never too late to send a thank-you card, although the message should be extra effusive if it arrives a year down the line.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Known for her effusive charm, King apparently won Weiss over.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Mia was affectionate but never effusive; Pearl had never seen her mother embrace anyone other than her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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