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Long-running Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for the new season

2026年3月19日

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©(AP Photo/Jack Dura) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relevance /REL-uh-vuhns/ [noun] – the importance or connection of something to a situation or topic The relevance of public transport increased during the fuel shortage. authenticity /aw-then-TIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being real, original, or genuine Customers value the authenticity of handmade products at local markets. differentiate /dif-uh-REN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show or recognize how something is different from others The company uses design to differentiate its products from competitors. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others and easy to recognize The building has a distinctive shape that attracts visitors. coexist…
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Nvidia posts 73% revenue surge to $68.1 billion as AI chip boom fuels $4.8 trillion valuation debate

2026年3月18日

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©AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astounding /uh-STOUN-ding/ [adjective] – very surprising and difficult to believe The company reported astounding growth in a slow economy. hyperbole /hahy-PUR-buh-lee/ [noun] – a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better or worse than it really is Some critics dismissed the excitement as hyperbole. prosperity /pro-SPER-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being successful and having a lot of money Economic prosperity often leads to higher employment. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult way Investors tried to decipher the complex…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify

2026年3月17日

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©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sudden increase in the number or amount of something The proliferation of apps changed communication habits. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which two things become similar or come together The convergence of art and technology sparked debate. litigation /lit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of taking legal action The company faced litigation over copyright claims. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The proposal became contentious during the meeting. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

2026年3月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condemned /kuhn-DEMD/ [adjective] – officially declared not safe to use The family moved out of the condemned building after inspectors found serious damage. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained to live with people The domesticated animal stayed calm around humans. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives on or inside another animal and causes harm The doctor found a parasite during a health check. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or actions to work together The event needed coordination between staff and volunteers. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to planning and…
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Chilling cooked carbohydrates affects digestion and blood sugar

2026年3月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. starch /stahrch/ [noun] – a type of carbohydrate that gives energy Bread contains starch and gives energy for daily activity. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common or widely found in a group or place Smartphone use is prevalent among teenagers today. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – a health condition of having too much body fat Obesity increases the risk of heart disease. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large enough to be important or noticeable The company made a substantial change to its policy. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action or idea The new…
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Hormone health cookbook release spurs renewed interest in protein-rich chicken salad recipe

2026年3月14日

©Eva Kolenko/Voracious via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition The study examined the nutritional value of fresh food. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – the state of being easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose Online shopping offers convenience for busy workers. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it The team is dedicated to improving public health. excerpt /ek-SURP/ [verb] – to take a short part from a book, article, speech, or other piece of writing and use or publish it…
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Six-planet alignment creates rare celestial display in late February sky

2026年3月13日

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©AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or in agreement The alignment of the chairs created a neat and orderly space. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the sky or outer space Astronomers study celestial objects such as stars and planets. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The northern lights are a natural phenomenon seen in cold regions. horizon /huh-RAHY-zuhn/ [noun] – the line at the far distance…
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Shampoo pricing influences consumer choices

2026年3月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a clear difference between two things The report shows a disparity in education quality between different regions. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect or admiration that comes from status or reputation The hotel’s prestige often influences guests more than the quality of its services. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to change suddenly The system works best when the temperature and pressure remain stable. formula /FAWR-myuh-luh/ [noun] – a set combination of ingredients or elements made for a specific purpose Scientists tested a new formula to improve battery performance. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] –…
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Refillable packaging addresses growing packaging waste

2026年3月11日

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©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refillable /ree-FIL-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be filled again instead of being thrown away The water bottle is refillable, so students can use it every day. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – a return to use or interest after a period of decline There is a resurgence of interest in traditional music among young listeners. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – focused on practical results rather than theory The manager took a pragmatic approach to solving the staffing problem. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system where ideas or roles are ranked by importance The company has a…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls

2026年3月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, understand, or explain The cause of the computer problem remained elusive for several weeks. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact, event, or situation that can be observed Heavy snowfall in early summer was an unusual phenomenon. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company introduced an innovative way to train new workers. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a process or system that causes something to happen The body has a natural mechanism for controlling temperature. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained or adapted to live with humans A…
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