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gnarly

[nahr-lee] / ˈnɑr li /


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A gnarly debate at the center of modern AI research boils down to this: Can a system modeled on the human nervous system ever actually match a human’s abilities?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Nor are members choosing to resign instead of waiting for a gnarly Ethics Committee report to drop.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“The North Shore is pretty gnarly right now. So hopefully everyone’s safe and getting out. Stay safe out there,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The result was Pinkerton, a gnarly, bruised album that tapped into Cuomo's loneliness, boredom and anger.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I raked a brush through my wet, gnarly hair and put the mermaid necklace over my head.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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