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As the mystery unravels from multiple POVs, Alex’s kooky aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) is revealed as the orchestrator of the tragedy — her fiery orange hair, nimble fingers, ghostly face and wicked crimson smile a memorable image that haunts the narrative.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Related Stories The ghostly feeling was accentuated by the fact that Weems couldn’t interact with anyone except the defiant Wednesday and her lifelong enemy Morticia.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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In experiments, by analyzing the spectral features of these vibropolaritons, the new quantum sensor was able to identify an organic molecule known as 4-mercaptobenzonitrile dissolved in an organic solvent.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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Interlune is sending a spectral camera to the moon on an Astrolab rover late this year that will help confirm whether their interpretation of remote imagery of the moon’s geology is correct.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Presumably, all of Moore's clients were audited, had these phantom losses disallowed, and ended up paying the harsh 40% penalty for lack of economic substance.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hutch is a phantom presence around the Mansell household at best.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Ghostlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghostlike. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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