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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /




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It is, however, a novel use of her forgery skills, and an assignment she’s too curious to pass up.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

As curious gas-station patrons wander in to see what’s behind the secret door, he tinkers with smoke and professional-grade whippers and runs cocktail mixtures through a centrifuge to smooth the texture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I would be very curious to know right now what sort of conversations are happening, if any, between the National Archives and the Justice Department, and whether everyone is on board with this novel conclusion.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Rowdy knew that something was going on and got curious.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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