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an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities
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Noun
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Netflix‘s latest action extravaganza wastes zero time in getting to the good stuff, so this review won’t either.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Placental Mammals Placental mammal, (infraclass Eutheria), any member of the mammalian group characterized by the presence of a placenta, which facilitates exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood of the mother and that of the fetus.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Uniting the Selke Guys One of the luxuries Tampa has at its disposal is having two terrific defensive centers in Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our room, for example, had luxuries like a bathtub that jutted out from the bathroom, overlooking the oversized terrace that stepped us into the layered garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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