worldly
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But we also know him as Ziggy Stardust, the alien rock star, or the elegant, worldly Thin White Duke.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
There are still financial tasks that have to be done for you after your death, like filing your last tax return and cleaning up your worldly possessions.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
In it, an elderly person gives up ownership of worldly possessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
We amplify 21st century worldly and spiritual conflict, not going gentle into that, or any, good night.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
After paying for a private room last night and breakfast and bath this morning, the drab represented a good portion of my worldly wealth, so I kept my finger on it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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