Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.
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A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Suddenly my phone shrieked with a text from the LA fire department.
Dart and Hart banged helmets on the play and, with Dart taking a moment to catch his breath, he was sent for a concussion exam by the spotter in the booth.
—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.
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