absurd
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"It feels a bit absurd," said shopper Echo Wang, 31, who works in marketing.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
The Hallmark situations can be predictable, comfortable and wholesome, which can come off as absurd for a film plotline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“It’s just totally absurd to believe that,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Others have questioned the potential impact on rural parts and the "absurd" timeline.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
I thought this rather absurd, and protested, but to my surprise she agreed with him.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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