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as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
the baggy trousers that Amelia Bloomer introduced in the 1850s were considered a radical form of dress for women at the time
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
radical proponents of spelling reform would have every word spelled "just the way it sounds"
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as in wonderful
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of the very best kind
surfing conditions at virtually all of the beaches along the coast were truly radical
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as in revolutionary
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government
radicals staged large, violent protests in the hopes of toppling the government
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Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024
On Confronting Norms Of Japanese Society, Legal System In ‘Black Box Diaries’
The doc illuminates not only the unparalleled influence of American Girl, but also controversies and a radical edge now associated with a historically wholesome brand, as it’s found a new wave of popularity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The Black Panther Party in the late 1960s organized Puerto Rican radicals and Confederate flag-waving white Southerner transplants to help tackle poverty and discrimination in Chicago — an effort that drew attention from the FBI.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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In San Francisco, the band gigged for radical activists, arts spaces, spiritual centers (a Hare Krishna temple, a Zen monastery) and music education.
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Selenium can prevent oxidative damage in the body, fight off radicals, and improve cell function.14 Selenium deficiencies have been linked to thyroid problems, decreased immune system function, hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, and heart disease.
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At that time, Republicans held only one statewide office and were in the extreme minority in the General Assembly.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2024
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Silicon revolutionized the industry but now faces limits due to heat and miniaturization as defined by Moore's Law. Diamond, being an extreme material, offers unparalleled heat dissipation and fast electron movement.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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The two endorsements appear to show Wikler’s appeal to the party’s moderate and liberal wings.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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The liberal Democratic Party has controlled South Korea's single-chamber National Assembly since Yoon, a former top prosecutor, took office in 2022.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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What a wonderful way for your skin to start the new year!Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This character, the look of this character was 100 percent completely our wonderful costume designer.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adorno and Benjamin were, however, far from political revolutionaries.Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some of his popularity stems from his revered father, Chokwe Lumumba, a civil rights activist, who was known on a national stage for calling for reparations, representing Black revolutionaries and successfully defending Tupac Shakur against assault charges.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The brand will also bring a unique in-person shopping experience to Indy as Primark does not sell products online, operating solely as a brick-and-mortar store, a rarity in the age of rabid online shopping.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Based on a True Story began as a response to the rabid popularity of true-crime podcasts.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Related article Hochman elected Los Angeles County district attorney, ousting progressive Gascón Voters in the election overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which captured over 65% of the vote, despite opposition by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders.Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Some on the right have envied the ability of the identity-politics Left to seize the commanding heights of progressive politics and enact a top-down social revolution.Fred Bauer, National Review, 1 Dec. 2024
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Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Finding builders to work on these unconventional housing projects can be difficult.Katia Riddle, NPR, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Russian president recently updated Moscow's nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for an unconventional strike.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Radical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radical. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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