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plain

adjective as in straightforward in speech

adjective as in normal, everyday

adjective as in unembellished, basic

adjective as in ugly

noun as in level land

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In winter, high air pollution from smog, temperature inversions and crop burning across the Indo-Gangetic plains produces light-scattering aerosols, which reduce sunshine hours.

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“There was a gap for us who wanted something cool. A men’s cut of a tee or a plain, glittery shirt wasn’t cutting it.”

The writer pointed to the standard empirical data points – consumer confidence, morale, the usuals – but eventually landed on the basic plausible theory that chasing down conspiracies is just plain fun.

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During the Ice Age, sea levels dropped more than 100 meters, revealing vast coastal plains that are now underwater.

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Until companies learn how to recognize these invisible contributions, glue players will remain hidden in plain sight.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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