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intellect

[in-tl-ekt] / ˈɪn tlˌɛkt /


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Aksia, a research and advisory firm to institutions including pensions, family offices and sovereign-wealth funds, made note of Aschenbrenner’s intellect and network in a March 2025 assessment for clients after meeting with him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

“The Wound Is Where the Light Enters” not only reveals the system’s horrors, but also celebrates the redemptive power of hope, intellect and community.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Vance’s public arrogance certainly suggests he believes himself equal to the former president in both intellect and charm.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

He was favoured by the leadership for his intellect and presentational skills, and as campaign co-ordinator he played a central role in delivering Labour's 2001 general election victory.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Euergetes’ baby face belied an intellect capable of heartbreaking deception.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

You’ll begin to sense Becker and Fagen’s presence in the music, free-floating intellects winking behind their shades, welcoming you in without letting on that they’re glad you’re here.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2023

“I think it behooves us as public policymakers and public officeholders to extend our intellects as broadly as we can,” Mills said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2023

They are a development machine that employs some of the sport’s sharpest intellects.

From Washington Post Oct. 24, 2020

If that work is only accessible to somebody who doesn’t need $12,000 a year, then that keeps a whole spectrum of minds and voices and intellects out of the business.

From Slate Sep. 28, 2020

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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