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a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
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Recent Examples of world
In an algorithmic world, genuine attention is what people crave — especially young people who've been managed their whole lives but rarely actually seen.
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Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Also on today’s episodes are his producers, Oscar winner Anthony Katagas and Oscar nominee Rodrigo Teixeira, who talk about mounting the filmmaker’s penchant for period fare in a scrappy independent feature world.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Gemini season begins today, bringing the sun's power to your professional world.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The crypto industry has long defined itself in opposition to traditional finance but, in recent years, the two worlds are on a path to convergence.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Also on today’s episodes are his producers, Oscar winner Anthony Katagas and Oscar nominee Rodrigo Teixeira, who talk about mounting the filmmaker’s penchant for period fare in a scrappy independent feature world.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Gemini season begins today, bringing the sun's power to your professional world.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The crypto industry has long defined itself in opposition to traditional finance but, in recent years, the two worlds are on a path to convergence.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
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Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The filmmaker said the idea for the project emerged from anxieties surrounding modern technology and humanity’s increasing dependence on digital tools and artificial intelligence.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Thank you to my fellow globe-trotting futurist Natalie Monbiot for the press pass.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Santiago has world-class museums, vibrant parks and plazas, bohemian barrios, buzzing nightlife, and a growing food scene to match those globe-conquering wines.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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In Ancient Greek cosmology, Chaos could represent the primeval universe that existed before anything else, or the deepest realms of Tartarus, the underworld.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Being in the Superman universe wasn’t a dream or burning desire for me.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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One especially striking image features the galaxy rising above a sea of clouds in La Palma, creating an almost surreal scene.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The small crew on board, armed with miniaturising technology of extraordinary sophistication, is on a mission to drain Earth’s water supply and sell it across the galaxy for profit.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Not exactly blistering starts for one of the best golfers on the planet.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The deals made the Rangers deeper, but Keenan’s forceful nature began to sour the GM-coach relationship.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But Chelsea also want to add more maturity and leadership to their squad and, in that sense, Fernandez’s disciplinary record and his decision to air some of his complaints in public could count against him.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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To be ill in public was disgraceful, an affront.—
Tom Levenson,
Time,
20 May 2026
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