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thirsty

[thur-stee] / ˈθɜr sti /


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Boston will remember the Tartan Army’s thirsty visit to Massachusetts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"When they've got dementia, they forget to ask about whether they feel thirsty," said manager Shiny Mathappan.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

If she’s thirsty, she has access to an automatically refilling bowl.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

He was powered by a vigorous social media presence and an angry electorate thirsty for change.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“One day we bundled gifts in our backpack and crossed a bridge outstretched like the universe. And we made it to the other side, thirsty, in awe.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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