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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world
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as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
fed up with the moil and moneygrubbing of Wall Street, he decided to open a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
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The delight of online life gave way to its moil, and the pleasure of online services has been eroded by their many downsides, from compulsion to autocracy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020
During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
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Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día endorsed Vice President Harris on Tuesday amid a commotion over a comedian insulting the island at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Goldin said on its site that a huge commotion followed the ball's landing: Fans flipped over tables and chairs in a dining area at loanDepot Park in Miami to get their hands on it.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Markets largely ignored the bad news, as the nonfarm payrolls report flagged acute climate and labor disruptions.Natasha Turak,Matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some labor analysts question whether automation will help workers.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now Elijah is struggling with complications that have derailed his recovery.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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True the Vote has struggled to provide courts with meaningful evidence to substantiate its claims of widespread voter fraud.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Earle wore her hair in a messy updo, the platinum blond highlights swirled around her face and cascaded around her shoulders.Mikelle Street, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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The familiar swirling ball is now a multi-colored glow around the screen edges.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yet, an outcome that relies on no geopolitical or economic disturbances is impossible to predict, especially as the U.S. heads toward a tight presidential election whose outcome may get drawn out due to the rise of absentee voting.Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, there is a social disturbance on the horizon caused by Dr. Heavenly and with no apology in sight, will Sweet Tea be able to keep her cool?Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The new titles are part of the giant firm’s effort to build out the creative industries ecosystem and follow a year on from a co-financing deal with Taiwan’s ministry of culture.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whether organizing an annual fundraiser for a local charity, partnering with a nonprofit in your small business venture, or launching a social entrepreneurship project, strive to use your business acumen to make a tangible difference in your community.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Logan always has the student body's best interest at the forefront of his thinking and strives to make creative decisions that are best for all students.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the hurricane churned over central Florida, the family found some comfort in music on the radio, including her children’s favorite Billie Eilish song.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tracking customer behavior data allows businesses to anticipate churn and deliver personalized offers that retain customers and drive upsells.Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Moil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moil. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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