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worldly

[wurld-lee] / ˈwɜrld li /




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That isn’t the purpose of such worldly honors, healing wounds, but I suspect it’s often an effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Much like the toilet which kept playing up during the Artemis II mission, this research reminds us even astronauts operating in other worldly conditions are still human.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But we also know him as Ziggy Stardust, the alien rock star, or the elegant, worldly Thin White Duke.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

There are still financial tasks that have to be done for you after your death, like filing your last tax return and cleaning up your worldly possessions.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

“It is an allegory. Those beasts of prey represent our worldly troubles,” Brother Ugo explained.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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