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élan vital

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as in world soul

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Recent Examples of élan vital And a mention that Victor was a big believer in the philosophical concept of elan vital, the idea that all organic material holds an intangible force willing it into being. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

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Seeing the two of them joke around gives me hope for peace on earth, and ultimately this sisterhood — though it’s often buried deep under endless drama and bickering — is the lifeblood of the show.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
What is needed in this production is more risk and unpredictability, the lifeblood of the theater.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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The Sweetest Kill is produced by Atomic Features, in association with Shakti Sol Productions.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
David Gallego handled cinematography, Shakti Bhagchandani the editing, and the production design is courtesy of Jamie Morgan Lapsley.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026

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For younger consumers who have always managed much of their lives through apps, these experiences often feel like different versions of the same activity.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
People who score high on measures of zest are also more likely to view their lives as meaningful.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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