sequels

plural of sequel

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sequels Although animated sequels have majorly rebounded at the box office, original fare remains challenged. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026 And throughout sequels and spinoffs, the central theme is humans versus a world-spanning network of machines. ABC News, 26 July 2026 Two sequels expanded the world, sharpening the original’s themes and cementing the series as one of Disney’s most durable modern properties. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 After Dinniman initially self-published the book, the novel and its seven sequels were acquired by Ace Books. Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 The resurgence of '90s nostalgia has taken over social media, from fashion staples millennials couldn't get enough of to comeback tours of fan-favorite boy bands to Hollywood reviving classic movies and television series for reboots and sequels. Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 22 July 2026 What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 The first film, starring Peter Weller, was followed by two sequels, Robocop 2 in 1990, Robocop 3 in 1993 and 2014’s Robocop, a remake of the 1987 film. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
  • Ultimately, a leader's perception dictates outcomes, making physiological well-being crucial for clear judgment.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • These are predictable outcomes of a system that exposes women, often in isolation, to contact with unknown men under conditions shaped by coercion, stigma, and inequality.
    Judy Harris Kluger, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Powers said Friday that full lab results expected next week will confirm what the substance was.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The council said final runoff results would be announced on March 7 next year, with a new government in place by March 12.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The gap appears when there are consequences associated with providing a wrong answer.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The consequences of this were obvious in the Premier League last season.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Too many products slap the label on without including disabled people anywhere in development or testing, treating accessibility as an add-on rather than a design requirement.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Laura Park, New Yorker, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Arguably one of the worst cause-and-effects of the defense being so bad in 2025 was not being able to see the full potential of 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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