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appealing

[uh-pee-ling] / əˈpi lɪŋ /


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By contrast, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are already being used by millions of Americans, making them an especially appealing area for future prevention research.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

That promise feels appealing but is a huge gamble.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“I’ve been told that it was inspired by tombs. That does not sound appealing, but the scent is actually quite light, not too dark or depressing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Too often, they write, we obsess over making ourselves more appealing to others — or more “lovable” — when we should be striving for stronger communication.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When two strangers in a tribal society want to trade, they will often establish trust by appealing to a common god, mythical ancestor or totem animal.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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