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Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, John Williams’ best score in years.—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 There was no life to the offense Saturday, leaving Perlata to perform a high-wire act.—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 Even for winner Denny Hamlin, surviving Dover was a high-wire test for the $1 million prize.—ABC News, 17 May 2026 During the 42nd-annual Main Street Fest, a group called Antigravity Art will recreate Taylor’s moves with six high-wire performances between Grapevine City Hall and The Wallis Hotel, home to Messina Hof Winery.—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-wire