as in dolls
a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
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Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' toys available for preorder More merchandise, including dolls, action figures, and accessories, will be available for retail in Spring 2026, according to an announcement on Netflix's website.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025 -
The book—published on this fateful day by American Girl, the company that had long furnished me with the beloved plastic dolls and accompanying literature that taught me simplistic and sanitized stories about our nation’s history—was called The Care and Keeping of You.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On another, Mickey Mouse figurines are arranged as if eagerly awaiting her arrival.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Inside, figurines appear to shoot darts and a newspaper on the wall commemorates the sinking of the Titanic.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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