aliens 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of alien

aliens

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noun

plural of alien

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Noun
  • News outlets had reported the cause of the foreigners’ illness was suspected alcohol poisoning, similar to a case in Laos last month in which six tourists — including two Australian teenagers — died after consuming drinks tainted with methanol.
    Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, the number of foreigners entering mainland China in the third quarter of the year reached a record high since tracking began in 2014, according to data from the National Immigration Administration.
    Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Flirt with strangers at every possible opportunity.
    Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The arguer might alienate family members, friends, and strangers alike.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Other songs and prophecies speak of looking after widows and orphans, and welcoming strangers and outsiders.
    N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Latinos, as a group, are increasingly young and English-speaking, yet continue to be addressed as outsiders in their own country.
    JP Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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