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Sitting in the center, with a passenger seat to the left and right, the lucky driver will feel equally at home in the US, the UK or anywhere a long stretch of pavement invites this rara avis to soar.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 June 2021 -
Holy rara avis, Batman!—
Peter Mehlman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2020
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Stretching across Washington, Oregon and Idaho, the region is packed with natural wonders and cultural attractions that reward every type of traveler.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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No wonder wise chickens withdraw to the coop without prompting at cockshut.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Born in Los Angeles, the celebrity conductor and former child prodigy died Wednesday of glioblastoma, a representative for Tilson Thomas confirmed to The Times.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Child prodigy James Dean was born to Winton and Mildred Dean on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, where this snapshot was taken the following year.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Emperor’s battle arena, for example, is a marvel of moody set design, its barbarity brought to life by the throngs of people crowding to watch the action from atop its grated roof.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rare bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rare%20bird. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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