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effusive

[ih-fyoo-siv] / ɪˈfju sɪv /


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It then rises more slowly, giving volcanic gases additional time to escape and making a gentler, effusive eruption more likely.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Why, then, has the response to “Obsession” been so effusive?

From Salon Jun. 4, 2026

Many will make their public tributes to the president more frequent and effusive, hoping to avoid Mr. Cornyn’s fate.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

But descriptions of the Villages from residents themselves are even more effusive.

From BBC May 1, 2026

Nichols thanked him for his effusive praise before mentioning almost casually that she had decided to leave the show.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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