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He is a wizard at math.
the old wizard who introduces the young naïf to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature Adjective
a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet
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The transformational transaction came in 2007 when Universal got the rights to develop theme park attractions based on the boy wizard Harry Potter.—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 At the same time, fencing is also touting is status as an Ivy League favorite, a discipline that has historically appealed to artists and egghead-y types including engineers, architects, finance and technical wizards, as well as artists.—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026 Warm up those wands, wizards, because the world of Harry Potter is hoping to cast a marketing spell over the metro area this summer.—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Following the first teaser for Harry Potter in March, which became the most-watched in HBO and HBO Max history, the new promo features a look at the titular boy wizard hitting the quidditch field.—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wizard