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And their fellow performing artists were among the first to chime in in the comments with applause for how boldly and proactively the Indigo Girls were handling this tough situation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026 -
The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fisher plays quickly and fearlessly and could help on special teams right away while providing depth at linebacker behind Robert Spillane.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shirin argued for women’s rights and fearlessly fought for those the regime sought to silence.—
Jody Williams,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The result is an album of cathartic sounds where Icona Pop brazenly shed the past.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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The two-time champion Scottie Scheffler tried valiantly with a 4-under 68 but ultimately came up one stroke shy.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was Anthony Edwards brashly asking Watson if the Nuggets planned to foul up three at the end of regulation, before draining an incredible shot to force overtime.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the narrative, the production rests stalwartly on Chidester’s four actors.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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He was brutally tortured during his captivity and held in solitary confinement for four of the years he was detained but stalwartly refused to provide the North Vietnamese with information.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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But if Smith can seem, at times, too enthusiastic about the edifying potential of contemporary art, the traditionalist critics can be recklessly dismissive.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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After Dosunmu buried a fourth-quarter floater, the Serbian center recklessly launched a 50-foot pass that stood no chance.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Self-confidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidently. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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