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the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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Recent Examples of universe Fresh singles from the Netflix reality universe — including Madison Errichiello and Amber Desiree from Love Is Blind, and Ollie Sutherland and Freddie Powell from Love is Blind UK — will look to couple up against Too Hot to Handle alum Jaylen Brown, Louis Russell and Lucy Syed. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 In addition, distributor Amazon MGM Studios released a teaser trailer that poked fun at just how massive the Star Wars universe — and, by extension, Hollywood’s obsession with mining IP — has become since 1987. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Kove's character of Kreese has long been a villain in the Karate Kid universe, appearing in three movies and most recently on Netflix reboot series Cobra Kai, which the character joined in season 1 on episode 6 in an uncredited appearance. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 June 2025 Pixar recently gave the press a preview of its upcoming slate of films, and families can expect more animal-centric films, sequels to fan-favorite movies, and new additions to the Pixar universe. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for universe
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Noun
  • Across the technology investing world, investors are scaling their bets on a seductive thesis: Generative AI will transform low-margin service businesses into high-margin software companies.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • This story is from an installment of In the Loupe, our weekly insider newsletter about the best of the watch world.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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  • But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.
    Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
  • Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 June 2025
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  • The new model is the company’s most extreme creation yet—but remains street-legal.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
  • Spearheading the creation of the university's Women's Studies Program bonded the two - and established a program that still exists to this day.
    Morgan Lieberman, NPR, 26 June 2025

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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