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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Lucky Step Platform Sneakers These brown suede platform sneakers give a subtle lift while staying super comfortable thanks to memory foam insoles and arch support.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fueled by vengeance and cunning ambition, Ashur rises from betrayal and bloodshed to seize power, gouging out a place for the House of Ashur in a new arena full of violence, desire, and twisted loyalty.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The elaborate scheme, masterminded by members of four Mafia families in collusion with celebrity athletes, ensnared unsuspecting victims, bleeding them of over $7 million through cunning deception, prosecutors said in the indictment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Restoration and a Hail Mary Return While most 1940s biologists forecasted permanent doom for the American chestnut, some clung to a wily optimism.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dueling with a wily pro like Walston wouldn’t be easy.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Notice how this is an artful volley around the table?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The residence’s cosmopolitan glamour, courtesy of the French interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot, showcases custom millwork, an array of rare marbles, and artful modern lighting.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Videos taken by scientists in Mexico reveal how the crafty whales manage to snag bites of the apex predators’ fatty organs.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parents might have to get crafty again this Christmas.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022
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If the high cost of it all is more trick than treat for you, here are several ways to turn your already smart home into a spook-tacularly genius haunted house.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2021
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Not only is her delivery hilarious, but having Forest Whitaker’s daughter play an unabashed Hollywood nepo baby is a sly bit of meta casting that pays off big time here.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a performance space that felt more like an extended living room than a club, Keith Richards surveyed the crowd and flashed a sly smile.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Navigating a party exit can feel tricky, especially now as holiday parties and seasonal gatherings are in full swing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could make representation tricky for the candidate who wins.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Subtile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtile. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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