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The award-winning writer was best known for her sprightly tales starring such anthropomorphic characters as sibling pigs and a gang of mice.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
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The moments in which the camera captures her toned form and her sprightly movements are exciting and impressive.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming. Likely to leave Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026) Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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South Carolina has typically supported Republicans in federal elections and keeping Graham's seat is vital as 33 of 100 Senate seats are being contested on November 3, 2026.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But this epic chronicle about a family’s struggle to remain together and preserve its dignity in the face of more powerful forces neither judges nor lays blame.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Conservatives in the country are distrustful of China and see Lee as too friendly with the powerful neighbor.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Bold, vivacious and full of promise, Venus sextile Jupiter is about to shake things up in the most exciting way!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In a four-episode arc premiering Wednesday, Rodriguez will play Pietro, a vivacious and opinionated party planner hired to help Genoa City royalty Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) plot out her big birthday bash.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The latest victim who attempted friendship with one of these hungry giants ended up causing the most energetic explosion to ever occur in the universe.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Throughout May, this spirited group of machinists was on the streets 24 hours a day.—
Chris Mattei,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2025
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First launched in 2000, this bi-annual event has become a force within the global LGBTQ+ community, with a wealth of educational sessions and spirited events occurring across each iteration.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Moreover, an animated Predator movie called Predator: Killer of Killers is coming to Hulu this summer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 June 2025
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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There are powerful levers to pull if Trump chooses, like increasing US military aid or imposing tough new sanctions, such as those overwhelmingly supported in the US Senate.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every day, Russia gives new reasons for tougher sanctions and stronger support for our defense.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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“Sprightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightful. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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