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Grant Harrold served the then-Prince Charles from 2004 to 2011, and spoke of Camilla’s recent engagement at the cancer care charity Maggie’s on January 21—where she was greeted with a hug and a kiss, rather than a curtsy—as a sign that times are a’ changing in the royal family.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Jan. 2026 -
In that case, her biggest obstacle would be the humbling curtsy that would be required of her.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Director Ben Affleck also stars in the historical thriller (and a sort of salute to the movies) about the CIA using a fake sci-fi movie as a ruse to rescue diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This year’s salute focuses on film and television music, with a CSO concert co-curated by Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman (July 24).—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Taylor’s voice, as guileless and elegant as ever, ties together what could have been a random-feeling assemblage of tunes in a silky bow.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
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Paris Fashion Week wrapped on Tuesday, putting a bow on a whirlwind four weeks of runway shows across New York, London, Milan, and Paris.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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But as wrong-headed as the Court’s obeisance to the executive branch has been (see, for example, its 2024 ruling on Presidential immunity), that deference has its limits.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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After a decade of seemingly supine obeisance, there is no obvious reason why the military leadership would suddenly rouse itself to oppose Xi.—
JONATHAN A. CZIN,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2025
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Emma Stone's bob has grown in so beautifully under the care of Mara Roszak.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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After appearing at last year’s Academy Awards with a pixie cut, Emma Stone has since grown out her hair into a soft swing bob that’s perfect for spring.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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An original metal lift shaft at the top of a spiralling wooden staircase is another nod to the past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film's star, Jacob Elordi, had also earned a nod for best actor in a supporting role.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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For their resilience, much respect goes to the players, coach Brian Dutcher and his assistants.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins’ men seemed to have hit their stride late in the season, but will go into their first-round matchup Friday in Philadelphia against Central Florida with some doubters in any respect, especially until Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent show up in uniform and ready to roll.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Yes, its name is an homage to the classic leporine book, with grassy notes a rabbit might adore.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The three huddled and came up with an idea for a mural showcasing Chiefs eras, homage to the team’s history from coach Hank Stram’s leadership in the ‘60s and ‘70s to current stars Mahomes and Kelce (not to mention Reid).—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Salaam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaam. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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