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Kyiv says it initially held off responding in kind but has since resumed its own strikes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
"I'm from the Isle of Man so it kind of felt like sister islands in a way. Very similar apart from the fact everyone speaks Welsh," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
It’s similar to making any other kind of film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
When he talked with the Jewish American caucus, he had a more reserved, “I’m here to listen” kind of energy.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
She’s a kind, ratchet-music-loving goofball with an A average.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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Both kinds of calls netted agreement from a little over 50% of both strangers and friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said he had discussed Starlink on Thursday with Macron, and "how we, as Europeans, can provide more of these kinds of services in the not too distant future".
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Those kinds of things make him into a character when the reality is he has massive access to power.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
You in a Ronnie Dunn costume must have stirred up all kinds of confused feelings in people too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Necessities of all kinds were also in short supply near the stricken coast.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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But audiences were no kinder than critics, grading “Digger” a C+ on opening night, per CinemaScore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
She says it isn't possible in every industry but where viable "be a bit kinder with your expectations of what you need to do on that first day back in the office."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The "Country Roads" appeal lies in the way it conveys "a kinder, simpler era with less conflict and division," said Doug Hartmann, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
The Actor Awards have been kinder: Bateman won three lead actor statuettes for “Ozark.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Right away they smelled that Isaac was the kinder one and directed all their chatter to him.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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That’s just about the kindest thing the congressman has had to say about his would-be successor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
I also struggled over the agonising decision I'd made to put her to sleep, even though I knew it was the kindest thing for her.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Brandreth described Dame Penelope as one of the nicest and kindest people.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Inevitable as Funches’ dismissal was, witnessing the quiet camaraderie blossom between him and Rausch was one of the kindest, warmest subplots of an especially ruthless season.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
While the story was being told, they heard it without any of the reserve or detachment that the kindest of civilized humans retains as he reads his newspaper.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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