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The Boroughs’ cancellation is indeed one of the strangest Netflix axings in quite a while, between its high review scores backed by a weeks-long spot in its top 10.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Haven’t had it for quite a while.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
The rest of us will be talking about his tip-in for quite a while.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
This pair is super durable and will last you quite a while without needing replacement.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Haven’t had it for quite a while.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
The rest of us will be talking about his tip-in for quite a while.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
This pair is super durable and will last you quite a while without needing replacement.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
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“Quite a while.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quite%20a%20while. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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