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wholesome

[hohl-suhm] / ˈhoʊl səm /


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The presence of two people at the opposite ends of human lifespan showed the Masters' annual Par 3 Contest is not just providing wholesome, family-friendly entertainment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A few months later the pair went on a handful of "lovely, wholesome" dates.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

And the act of playing games reinforced wholesome, suburban-family values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But Van Der Beek’s wholesome good looks belied his creative ambitions.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Was she really as wholesome as whole milk?

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine




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