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curiosity

[kyoor-ee-os-i-tee] / ˌkjʊər iˈɒs ɪ ti /




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Kilgore says the workload can feel easier if you have a curiosity around you as "that's what drives you".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Earlier this month, Marvel shared playful videos of Sink somewhat discussing her role to help stave off eager fans’ curiosity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Express curiosity about their career and update them on how you’re feeling about your role, whether it be good or bad.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

But her reportorial affect is cool, her curiosity is genuine and she takes no cheap shots even as she depicts ugly things.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Keep your curiosity within reason, and do not let your questions go overboard.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

They were just a few members of a U.S. delegation accompanying Trump filled with curiosities.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

At the bottom of some mezcal bottles sits one of the most recognizable curiosities in the world of spirits: a pale, curled "worm" preserved in alcohol.

From Science Daily Apr. 26, 2026

For a variety of reasons, not least because people have questions, curiosities, comparisons and resentments.

From MarketWatch Apr. 13, 2026

With its unusual focus, carried through a swirl of masterworks and little-known curiosities, the book offers a fresh look into the human heart.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

But they are far more than just grassy curiosities.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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