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philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /


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But the ideological and philosophical lineage of these people is not difficult to trace.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

As is often the case, he was philosophical and measured in his answers, speaking calmly and with perspective rather than offering dramatic declarations.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

No one ever asks, ‘Why does the wind blow? What is the wind?,’ ” revealing himself as a sort of philosophical poet of the weather.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

This is a scientific, economic, and philosophical question.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I don’t know exactly, but she’s very philosophical about it. I think she sees it as this amazing moment...one she’ll never experience.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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