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A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Nick Yeatman, the chief executive at Trovr, added: "We want to turn everyday actions into meaningful impact; the initiative at Weston Favell brings that to life in a simple, rewarding way."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
That would give the ETF price a chance to catch up to the 50-week simple moving average and retest the 21-month cup base breakout.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It verged on hyperbole—that is to say, wild exaggeration—to call him a “noted expert,” as he was really just a simple country veterinarian.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.