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Noun
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This new film is a very black comedy that is also a heist story with some bloody violence, along with a bit of knockabout slapstick and a theme of family bonds.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The initial teaser for the trailer went big on '80s nostalgia, which means big CRT TVs, garish leotards, and Technicolor breakfast cereal.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Magnussen’s Duncan says in the teaser.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The great room — with the river as a backdrop — is anchored by a custom entertainer’s bar and built-ins, a cozy gas fireplace and a hydraulic hideaway television.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Horschel’s abilities as a golfer, entertainer and big personality have served him well, earning him 11 professional wins and more than $40 million in earnings.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor first became a tabloid character in the 1980s, he was best known for his prankster nature, naval service, and a few scandalous girlfriends.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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He’s known as a kind of technological monk, oscillating between prankster and doomsayer.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pop singer comedienne Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star, a most appropriate choice.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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So much so that the Canadian comedienne took to the podium to dedicate a speech to her former costar during his star ceremony.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With the Wolf system, scouts watch entire game film rather than relying on highlight tapes and cutups.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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You and Ricci, the two biggest cutups in San Antonio radio.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
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