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pearls

noun as in beads

noun as in necklace

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In the Roxy’s lobby is a portrait of Curry in character as the mad doctor in pearls.

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We clutch the pearls of pseudo-science and wisdom we glean from our favorite poisoned well of journalism while our critical faculties erode.

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The three leads can still, when given room, generate an anything-can-happen vibe, even if the improvisatory pearls are in short supply.

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Rollins is accompanied by Nick Myers, who sits on the side of the stage dressed as a music box in silver foil and oversized pearls.

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But, she offered: "I think there are some people that would listen to the music and they'd be clutching their pearls."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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