intelligent
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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
What makes the story sing is the author’s ability to evoke the consciousness of an intelligent person in decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
New research from LMU suggests that people make a clear distinction between displaying intelligent behavior and possessing a conscious mind, even when humans and AI act in precisely the same way.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
In an emotional statement read out on his behalf, he said he watched his daughters grow from little girls to beautiful, intelligent women "with a special place in my heart".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“And since you are an intelligent hamster who is going to school, I have a present for you, Humphrey,” she said.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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