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as in queen
a lovely woman
she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks
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as in to deceive
to get the better of through cleverness
no confidence man will ever fox me and get my hard-earned money
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Recent Examples of fox
Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness
Trend in Genetics.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2024
Raccoon: Raccoon is very similar to fox but rarely comes in any other colors besides that of a typical raccoon which is naturally ombré.
—Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 13 Feb. 2014
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Noun
This 667-piece kit can be built as a lifelike fox, squirrel, or owl.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness
Trend in Genetics.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The speech also tackled an issue that has foxed previous governments: reforming the House of Lords.
—Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2024
Raccoon: Raccoon is very similar to fox but rarely comes in any other colors besides that of a typical raccoon which is naturally ombré.
—Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 13 Feb. 2014
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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The four artists showcased a collaborative mural, paintings on canvas, sketches on paper and a pyramid of dolls, masks, ceramic figures and books.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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There is, however, a scene after the initial credits, that suggests Young-Hee, the murderous robot doll that kills people during Red Light, Green Light, has a boyfriend, who may join the game in season three, with three contestants (Players 096, 100, 353) walking into a room with the two dolls.Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most cats are usually fussy eaters, but one named Mr. Lime recently went viral for snacking on a very unusual food, which has left internet users puzzled.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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But no matter how puzzling the situation turns, Raat resolves them with a fascinating penchant for retribution, not unlike the punitive God in the Bible.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
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Mangione is also charged with using a forged instrument to deceive or injure another person.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The dogs and the customs agents at Dulles Airport were not deceived.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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The steaks are sensational, but the restaurant is also known for its legendary salad bar (rumored to be the first in Nashville) with its homemade dressings like green goddess, French, thousand island, and old-fashioned blue cheese.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2010, a new goddess, about two feet tall and cast in bronze, was set to appear in a village within the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
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English football in 2024 served up a bit of everything: stunning strikes, comical own goals, baffling errors, refereeing controversies, promotions, relegations, trophies lifted, CVs sifted and much more besides.Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This is also mainly why the Silicon Valley money layer are still somewhat baffled and bewildered by gaming.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns to secure the AFC North title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The once and future president defeated a movement conservative, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), to win the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Fox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fox. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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