philosophical
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US President Donald Trump struck a philosophical tone Saturday after a shooter rushed a media gala in Washington, the latest in a series of incidents to target the Republican leader.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
“The Oyster Diaries” is very much in the Percy philosophical mode, not entirely to its advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Ruby is quite philosophical about it, describing it as "a bit unfair", but adding: "It didn't really bother me because I wasn't allowed to use it in primary school."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“They got the latest philosophical instruments. Course they know what’s going on in the atmosphere.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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