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Verb
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The fervor around the series has taken hold of the book world and doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026 -
Running a tight 95 minutes, and never letting up for one of them, Apex is yet another perfect showcase for Theron’s exceptional physical talents as the premier female action star working in movies.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The driver said the Ford, driven by Baummer, drove past and changed lanes in front of him before getting off I-695 at Hollins Ferry Road.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Eva and her boyfriend, still in all-black servers’ uniforms, were meeting us after getting off their shifts at another of the casino’s many restaurants.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Easing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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