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Recent Examples of pen pal
And just like that… Carrie Bradshaw is back — this time, as an aspiring fiction writer and pen pal to Aidan.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
At one point, as many as three individuals — including Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman; Manson’s son, Michael Brunner; and a prison pen pal of Manson’s, Michael Channel — were attempting to take possession of Manson’s body, CNN reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
She was introduced to the case after a friend who worked at an organization that opposed the death penalty encouraged her to volunteer as a pen pal for an inmate on death row, according to The New Yorker.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Here, musical legends feel like flesh-and-blood figures, especially as Dylan navigates Seeger as the old-guard angel on one shoulder and Bob’s pen pal Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook) as the rebel devil on the other.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
At one point, as many as three individuals — including Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman; Manson’s son, Michael Brunner; and a prison pen pal of Manson’s, Michael Channel — were attempting to take possession of Manson’s body, CNN reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
She was introduced to the case after a friend who worked at an organization that opposed the death penalty encouraged her to volunteer as a pen pal for an inmate on death row, according to The New Yorker.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Here, musical legends feel like flesh-and-blood figures, especially as Dylan navigates Seeger as the old-guard angel on one shoulder and Bob’s pen pal Johnny Cash (Boyd Holbrook) as the rebel devil on the other.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pen pal
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Lewis Pullman has already been confirmed to return as Bob (and, perhaps, his two alter egos, Sentry and the Void?) in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, so his story isn't over after going through the emotional gauntlet in his debut MCU appearance.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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The Emmy winner joins an ensemble led by Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker and his superheroic alter ego, with Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink also on board in a mystery role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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That means a revisit for old fans who grew up with Stitch's shenanigans alongside his young Hawaiian bestie Lilo and a fresh bunch of little movie lovers discovering the adorable pals for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Throughout it all, Danson also got to lampoon himself alongside IRL pal Larry David on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), appearing sporadically in some of the comedy's best episodes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Known as the Lotus Elise's blood brother, the VX220 was built from 2000 to 2005.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
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Trending The Milli Vanilli story is a lot like how Monsters presents Erik and Lyle: two blood brothers trapped in a miserable lie, with nobody to trust except each other, vulnerable but hiding behind a glam facade.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2024
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The buddy comedy finds Hopps, the police department’s first rabbit cop, working full-time with Wilde, the sly fox and former grifter.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Photograph: Sabrina Kelly; Getty Images Around the time Smith started working on One Shot, Hay began to suspect that his buddy’s finances were not all in order.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
20 May 2025
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The fire department said it thanks the mutual aid partners, and West Hartford Police Department, Connecticut Natural Gas, the Metropolitan District Commission, and Eversource for support and collaboration during the incident.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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Having spent years growing global brand revenue across fast-growing start-ups and a few U.S. Fortune 500 companies at leading advertising firms, Cherubini joined the premium intimates label with a vast knowledge for executing strong consumer-centric strategies.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Retailers, including intimates brand Bare Necessities, mattress maker Saatva and furniture retail Raymour & Flanigan, have used the tariff disruption as a way to encourage customers to buy now.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Pen pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen%20pal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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