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whim

[hwim, wim] / ʰwɪm, wɪm /


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They become permissions granted or withheld based on the whim of those who interpret and adjudicate our laws.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

On a whim, I decided to see what the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 are year to date.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

On a whim, she also applied to the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, or RISD.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

On a whim, Moffitt, a self-described “very experimental cook,” started posting quick, easy salad recipes on TikTok in July 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

On a whim, I reach for the keyboard again and type “Bermuda” and “spearfishing” into the search engine.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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