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Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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An original work set in the world of 1950s ping pong culture, the film tells the story of Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, who goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taurasi is finding peace in retirement, in taking space away from basketball for the first time after dedicating herself to the pursuit of greatness for so long.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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Loomer has risen to prominence following President Donald Trump's victory in last year's presidential election and subsequent return to office.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite Antetokounmpo’s status as the leading vote getter in each of the last two NBA All-Star Games, that is the lowest number of national TV games for the Bucks since the team first rose to prominence in the 2018-19 season, Antetokounmpo’s first NBA MVP season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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His hobbies include watching NBA games, listening to '90s Britpop music and binging prestige TV shows.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Completion can unlock tier upgrades or limited-edition gifts, deepening connection and prestige.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Overall, Operation Night Strikers is an excellent collection of shmups from Taito’s glory days in the arcades.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Over the last 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, there have been so many false dawns about United rekindling their glory days.—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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These lies evoke ancient American presumptions — that the United States deserves its position of preeminence in the world as a kind of divine inheritance, and that just beyond our borders, dark and sinister forces are forever conspiring against us.—
John Fanestil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Musk’s preeminence marks a profound shift in the history of American political economy.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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Barbara O’Neill During Barbara O’Neill’s 28-year tenure at EY information security, she’s seen her role transform from being one deep inside the company’s IT services to one of international stature.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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But her stature as a professional golfer is as high as, if not higher than, her fame.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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On that team, Smith contributed to research pertaining to improving the economic status of women and helped curate the Employer Toolkit on Gender Equity.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Channeling the status of a luxury tennis bracelet, this 14K white gold pair of hoop earrings from Blue Nile features diamonds in a bezel setting — the perfect mix of classic and on-trend.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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