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as in nature
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the belief that power ultimately rests with the people is the very essence of democracy
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
presented the essence of weeks of testimony in a 20-minute appeal to the jury
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The two songs convey the essence of Mechanical Arms really clearly.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Crafted with screen-quality detail, this toy perfectly recreates the menacing essence of the Mad Puppet — every feature is faithfully reproduced to evoke the same unsettling little creature that left an immediate impression on audiences since the film was first released in 1975.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Therein lies the essence of Head of State’s unfortunately still-relevant sick humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
And his clothes captured that essence with a slick and precious veneer.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Crafted with screen-quality detail, this toy perfectly recreates the menacing essence of the Mad Puppet — every feature is faithfully reproduced to evoke the same unsettling little creature that left an immediate impression on audiences since the film was first released in 1975.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Therein lies the essence of Head of State’s unfortunately still-relevant sick humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
And his clothes captured that essence with a slick and precious veneer.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
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Michelle Nijhuis Life in the Ruins Two new books consider the delusion of the human quest to be free from the constraints of nature.The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 1 Nov. 2024
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The changing nature of Amazon’s culture has been a growing topic of consternation at the company.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Quarterly results Another reason to look past the light water-and-protection sales: Operating margins at both of the core business units were ahead of expectations.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inconsistent Messaging Without a solid brand foundation, founders often present inconsistent messages to potential investors, which can cause confusion about the company's core mission and values.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But unreachable providers pose major concerns at a time when the nation is grappling with a mental health crisis and patients are seeking timely help with substance abuse disorders or suicidal ideation.Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The medication, produced by Towa Pharmaceutical Europe and distributed nationwide, contains a potentially cancerous substance, N-nitroso-duloxetine.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Eat all the baklava, pistachio and spanakopita your heart desires at the Greek Food Festival of Dallas.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Take a moment to pause and discern what truly aligns with your heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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That genuine revelation of the soul is something that the people who are absorbing that music will empathize with and love.Peter A. Berry, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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Proudly share your reason for existence and story with every ounce of your soul.Patrick Shorb, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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From a design perspective, the edict was a layered home respectful of the building’s storied roots.Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the root cause of these behaviors is as old as time.Christian Davies FCSD, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The fight between Sister Megan and Lois in episode seven seems to be a manifestation of her view of their relationship.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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The second lesson is about appreciating life’s ongoing evolution, which does not depend on technology and includes the latter merely as one manifestation of countless others.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Originally, granum referred to individual seeds or kernels of cereal plants, but its meaning expanded to include small particles, measurements (like grains of salt or sand), and even textures in materials (like wood grain).Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Add the vegetable broth and corn kernels and continue to cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
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