intellect
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In her, Mr. Greenberger writes, “Morris, who prided himself on intellect, had more than met his match.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
They were unethical and cruel — especially for a 16-year-old who placed such importance on identity and intellect.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
His commanding officer praised Major Wilks as "a man of great intellect, yet he remained a mate to those he served with".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
“And why not? I have intellect, so I’ve been told,” I replied.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
The libertarian intellects of Web 1.0 lost their place to cringe culture; subsequently, zoomers crowded out millennials on the information superhighway.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2024
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
Both owe their greatness, in part, to their intellects.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
It was by no means his daughter’s wish that the intellects of Highbury in general should be put under requisition.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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