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Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
4 Oct. 2025
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Lighter, looser and more human, carefully tuned to supporters who value personality as much as performance.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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As grieving attendees lined up to pay respects to the children, one woman shut her eyes after peering at one of the children, Kayla, who wore a white dress, her fingernails carefully painted pink.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Investigators meticulously documented the warning signs that should have alerted the driver to the looming braking problems.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Over the next several months, Epstein would work meticulously—reviewing and editing emails to Gates Foundation employees and pushing Nikolic about the donation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Sloane, who was dressed elegantly in a brown sheath, carried a little purple flower in a plastic cone proffered by Leo, who wore tuxedo pants and kept a restraining-order distance.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The sweater now has a deep V-neck with stylishly tattered edges, which Andy pairs with a button-down shirt and jeans.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Guest rooms are stylishly appointed, many with Blue Ridge views and some with a kitchenette for longer stays.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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Cover star, Stephen Colbert, entered the room fashionably late and greeted guests that included CBS News’s Gayle King, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, and CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Fussily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussily. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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