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uncomfortably



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Inflation in the U.S. remains above 3%, uncomfortably above the Fed’s 2% yearly target.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Forecasters say there will be little relief for Southern Californians when the sun goes down as temperatures will remain uncomfortably warm at night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Israeli activists who support Palestinians shared videos showing various degrees of harassment by Hilltop Youth: standing uncomfortably close to Palestinians, staring, spitting, stopping cars and sitting on the hoods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

In a report on the August 29 mutiny, the Timbuktu Institute argued the junta's rhetoric sits uncomfortably with the reality.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Hanako looked around uncomfortably, expecting everybody to be staring at her.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata



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