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thorniness



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As Paper Boi becomes more famous, Alfred is forced to navigate the thorniness of newfound celebrity.

From Washington Post Nov. 8, 2022

Biden illustrated the thorniness of the debate recently when he gave a short answer to a question about Americans’ ability to worship during the pandemic: That it should happen “safely.”

From Washington Times Dec. 18, 2020

“Black Panther,” by far the most commercially successful of the nominees listed here, takes on these themes in a way that honors the thorniness of the topic while mesmerizing the audience.

From Salon Dec. 30, 2018

In recent years, the thorniness of the frozen-embryo issue has come to light via Sofía Vergara, whose ex-fiancé Nick Loeb has filed several lawsuits to gain possession of the two embryos they created together.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2018

It was some time before the little wolves got any idea of the outside thorniness and brambleness which hid them from the public gaze.

From Dusty Star by Olaf Baker




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