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documentary

[dok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌdɒk jəˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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Friday's contest will not be broadcast live and will instead feature as part of the third series of the Netflix documentary 'At Home with the Furys'.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Arguelles discovered as an adult that Charles Manson was his father through a DNA test, which sparked a downward mental health spiral that intensified as the documentary moved forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The documentary traces Manson to his troubled childhood and almost constant incarceration in youth facilities and jails.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

She said despite following the Hawkins for a year for the documentary, there was "only so much" they could fit into it.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

From authority: documentary testimony is classified under authority.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

While there have been other more traditional Pompeii documentaries, Hiddleston felt he had something distinctive to offer, thanks to his “day job.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Murnaghan also hosted the documentaries Crimes That Shook Britain for Channel 5 and Killer Britain for the Crime + Investigation UK channel.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Some agencies have party members read offenders’ confessions and watch documentaries depicting cases of self-serving officials who worked for their own gain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The nonprofit earns some revenue from licensing the first partner’s documentaries for use in classrooms, college campuses and workplaces.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

There are Olympic-style documentaries showing photos and videos of each of tonight’s players.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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