abracadabra

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The nationwide Operation Abracadabra was launched after ICE interviewed “100% of individuals apprehended to gather intelligence” to “identify follow-on targets such as stash houses and individuals conducting illegal activity.”

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

He was returning from a news conference in London, where he confused Albania and Armenia and fumbled the pronunciation of Azerbaijan, which sounded a bit more like Abracadabra.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

She also won awards for best direction and art direction for Abracadabra, as well as best collaboration for her song Die With A Smile alongside Bruno Mars.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

She taught herself to play by reading old Abracadabra instruction books for a year.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2020

“You were in the Abracadabra the whole evening, and the only turn you missed was mine.”

From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram