dread
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Dread of the school drop-off line has been percolating for years.
From Slate • Sep. 3, 2024
At the Venice Biennale: The artist Dread Scott tackled racist immigration policies with an imaginary union of African countries, complete with passports and visas.
From New York Times • May 1, 2024
Dread is the rocket fuel that makes the engine work.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024
Dread and Lundy had two 3s apiece and Penn State finished 13 of 22 from long distance.
From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2023
“The last thing I remember was dying, so why am I on this wall? Are we enemies? Have you got names? I’m the Dread Pirate Roberts, but you can call me ‘Westley.’”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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