This includes activities like brushing your hair, reaching for objects on shelves or playing certain sports.
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NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
After each dangerous sequence, however, the singer is shown casually brushing himself off and returning to set, while the stunt performers who executed the risky scenes appear bruised and dusty as filming wraps.
For stubborn soot, repeat the process rather than scrubbing aggressively.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
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