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Verb
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Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was more or less a science project in which data scientists and developers fooled around with one-off small or test projects.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ciara Ciara stepped out at the NYC premiere with her husband, football star Russell Wilson, by her side.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Streep stepped out in Prada and Aldo heels, Hathaway had a bright Jimmy Choo moment, while Blunt showed off a pair of Valentino Rockstud sandals.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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“Played (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/played%20%28around%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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