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Noun
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Assouline is one of my cultural escapes, Apple my tech core and Nespresso my morning ritual.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026 -
Trails in nearby Montreat provide quick escapes into the mountains, while the legacy of the now-defunct Black Mountain College continues to shape the town’s deeply rooted arts culture today.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The group, loosely led by inquisitive ginger breed Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and good-natured merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) enjoy a peaceful existence, with their favorite pastimes consisting of laying in the grass and listening to George read a nightly murder mystery story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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As for new pastimes, there are still free options like free YouTube videos on the internet for those who want to continue watching something on the couch, Conners said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond its pleasures as a noir, the chronicle of Kolechko’s fight against nascent Soviet power easily reminds one of present-day Ukraine’s struggle to preserve its dignity in the face of oppressive forces.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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One of the pleasures of the film — of today’s French cinema in general — is the delicious multi-dimensionality of its female protagonist.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Here, experts recommended a handful of culinary delights perfect for gardens that don't get much sunlight.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Weisberger’s book may have been an opportunistic takedown, but the director David Frankel and the screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna spun it into one of the finer Hollywood entertainments of its era, with the pleasing sophistication and bitchery of a classic studio comedy from the forties or fifties.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments.—
Mark Lane,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The historic Paulaner brewery hosts three weeks of rowdy revels, kicking off on March 6.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Time killers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20killers. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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