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Their fortitude resulted in a thoughtful, lyrically dense project that ‘Nandez likens to a collection of personal and political anecdotes rapped on production that Preservation built around ‘Nandez baritone vocal tone.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025 -
But the trip is going to be an extreme test of fortitude, fate, and faith, evidenced by Lionsgate's preview revealing obstacles including a hellish radiation storm, monster waves, meteors pummeling the Earth, and lethal bands of desperate survivors prowling the continent.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the team has shown plenty of grit through four games thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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On the menu, find everything from crawfish eggrolls to Cajun shrimp and grits to burgers to pork chops.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The movie then fast-forwards 16 years, where weed and alcohol have replaced triggers and gumption in Bob’s daily existence.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fitzgerald’s gumption as a deep field-goal kicker was tested with the Panthers up, 7-0, and having all the momentum.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
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People on TikTok were taken by Reagan's sudden spunk.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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The Eagles’ victory will be remembered for Jordan Davis’ field goal block to maintain the undefeated record and punctuate a ferocious comeback from a 19-point deficit that proved the team’s mettle.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Hawks won their opening game by dispatching a very talented Bishop Feehan squad, which showed its mettle with a win over Chelmsford (24-12) in Week 2.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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One Battle After Another then ultimately becomes Willa’s fight for her own freedom, and the fearlessness required for the next generation of change-makers.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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McCoy called for his listeners to carry with them the same hope and fearlessness Kirk harbored.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Reyne also praised the heroism of first responders and those inside the church at the time of the incident.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pluckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluckiness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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