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as in puppets
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as in leaders
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As Stravinsky’s puppets awaken to human emotion, the score weaves seamlessly through corresponding tracks from DAMN.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026 -
There are examples theatrical and ceremonial puppetry including video of a bullfight and circus acrobat routines depicted with puppets.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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City leaders in El Cajon shot down an initial proposal that would have allowed up to four marijuana dispensaries in the city.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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With nine prominent Democrats in the field, this has led to concerns among party leaders that the Democratic candidates may splinter the vote and the two Republicans could advance to the November ballot.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guard against miscommunications with authority figures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Government officials say more than 2,000 detainees have been released under precautionary measures and at least 177 prisoners have received full amnesty benefits, according to figures provided by ruling party lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who heads the parliamentary commission overseeing compliance.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Last week, dozens of WGA captains joined the staff union’s picket line outside the WGA West headquarters in Los Angeles as a show of solidarity.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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The back line was anchored by his two senior captains, center backs Jazmin Corcino and Danielle Dominguez.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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David Allen Funston cruised Sacramento-area streets during a 1995 crime spree, luring children into his car with toys, dolls and sweets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen table was stacked with Labubu dolls.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Everyone—from bankers to studio chiefs—will keep guessing what counts as market power when the biggest player in streaming never had to test its limits in court.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage.—
Karen Kramer,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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This snowy themed show, which features about 100 marionettes, includes sledding slopes, caroling penguins and Santa’s workshop.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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And there are plenty of opportunities to get educated directly from culinary masters.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Figureheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figureheads. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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