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Recent Examples of sequel The sequel to the iconic 1978 film Grease hit theaters on June 11, 1982, starring Maxwell Caulfield as Michael Carrington — the British new kid determined to win over the Pink Ladies' leader, Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer). Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 However, the Academy also has a history of snubbing sequels, even those to films that performed strongly at the Oscars, like the Avatar franchise. Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 In the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet. Jake Coyle, Fortune, 22 June 2026 Now, the sequel is in a good position to take things even higher with meaningful changes. George Yang, Space.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel
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Noun
  • What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Her approach is shaped by years spent in active production environments, where decisions often carry consequences, and projects demand a balance between creative ambition and practical reality.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
    Oscar Schwartz, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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