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toothless

[tooth-lis] / ˈtuθ lɪs /


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That’s the perfect summation of the toothless film Johnson has crafted.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

After a forensic investigation and interviews with six clerks, the 11th Circuit Judicial Council issued a toothless private reprimand: Judge Ross was initially shielded from accountability, her identity shielded from public scrutiny.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s the one bill that protects commercial tenants, and it’s a fairly toothless bill because they don’t have to acknowledge it, unless you make them acknowledge it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Kane's potential absence is an immediate concern, leaving Tuchel short of viable alternatives when he needs them most, especially given these two toothless performances without him.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

A toothless oldster with cloudy blue eyes, he fell exhausted from his saddle and could not rise again.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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