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As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The festival kicks off today with Zlotowski’s A Private Life, which sees Foster star as a psychiatrist who mounts a private investigation into the suspicious death of one of her patients.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The latest attack comes as Israel mounts a fresh offensive into Gaza City.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the goal is to find an offensive plan that maximizes the skill sets of players on this season’s Heat roster.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances production efficiency, cinematic quality and creative flexibility.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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These drones can combine echolocation with inertial and other sensor data through the use of sensor fusion, which enhances situational awareness and navigation dependability in challenging circumstances.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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