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Adjective
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Like linen, hemp is a strong fiber that can be a little bit scratchy.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024 -
Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: on sale for $39.99 Original price: $49.99 (Amazon) A humidifier can help with dry coughs, congestion, nose bleeds, itchy eyes and scratchy throats.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A lot of people hate him, but at least one person at Arkham, an inmate named Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga), with two-tone platinum hair and a gaze of scraggly desperation, adores him.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2024
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This kid gorilla leads Kong to a tribe of scraggly hostile apes who are living in a slave society presided over by the Skar King, an evil ape with blotchy red hair who’s as tall as Kong and wields a skeletal bone whip that looks like it was fashioned out of the spine of a sea serpent.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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Unlike Western cleansers, which often rely on harsh surfactants or astringent ingredients, Korean ones maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and natural pH balance, says Cho.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Textures are furry and nubby; others are buttery soft with a silk-like drape.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sandpapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapery. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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