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apocalypse

[uh-pok-uh-lips] / əˈpɒk ə lɪps /


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This is either the future or the Apocalypse has arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Duvall's work in Apocalypse Now and The Great Santini saw him nominated for Oscars in consecutive years.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Angel Nail Salon, just 10 minutes from Apocalypse BBQ, offers hair and nail services at a great price point, making it an ideal stop for manicures, pedicures, or even a blowout before a night out.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

I’m in development hell, but if Coppola could fight for a decade to make Apocalypse Now, I can stand by Endier Game for another half-hour.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

“It’s an incredible gas smell, and you can almost feel the heat from the distance. It’s just unbelievable. It’s like that movie, Apocalypse Now.”

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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