intelligent
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You need only watch episodes of “Judge Judy” to see the mess even seemingly intelligent people can get themselves into.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
According to Mr. Rovelli, he did “excellent physics” and was “more intelligent . . . than the contemporaries I know.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
"She is fiercely intelligent but most importantly she is just a thoroughly decent human being full of integrity and respected right across the Parliament and from everyone who comes into contact with her", he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Fairchilds said Jeffrey, who would be 57 in December, was intelligent, well-read and had a great sense of humor, with a passion for creative writing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
He had bright, intelligent brown eyes and a permanently cheeky grin.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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