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language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
every year the legislature has to go through the same hokeypokey before it balances the state budget
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Some studies have shown a potential link between autism and low brain levels of folate, a B vitamin found in many foods like in leafy greens, nuts and eggs, but more clinical trials are needed.—
Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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People may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.—
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Reid, who would know, says that’s nonsense.—
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
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Near my hotel, a few blocks from the Torre K23, there were several dumpsters overflowing with garbage.—
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There's a different take on a post apocalyptic universe where the world is made of plastic and not garbage.—
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Just a few years ago, my friend would have to rely on the contents of her mind to reimagine such blah to beauty.—
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Trump is a fascist, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.—
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Locating and identifying seabed rubbish that's prime for removal is undertaken via onboard sonar and a vision camera, plus AI processing, to help the robot recognize trash and determine where best to grab on.—
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My pile begins as a load of raw if purposeful rubbish, a rough draft that with time and effort is refined into a finished product put to immediate use.—
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
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Heck, maybe its sheer stupidity.—
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights their muscular physique and their confidence among the canine world, but that’s not without a certain level of silliness and goofiness too.—
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What really makes Dog Man special, though, is how Pilkey’s trademark mix of absurd silliness and surprising sincerity shines through.—
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Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.—
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Officers responding to the scene found the dog panting heavily, with excessive drool coating the back seat.—
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“Hokeypokey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hokeypokey. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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