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We can see Houghton’s play in these moments, but then Alloway’s cheeky pop sensibility intervenes, the arch artificiality and ironic tone draining the emotional impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The museum suffered damage, its windows were blown out, but the explosion did not reach the necropolis nor the Roman-era triumphal arch, aqueducts and hippodrome that are also part of the site.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The primary feature of the performance stage is a giant LED screen that resembles an arch with an opening the frames the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Although many actors have played the part, it’s hard to imagine anyone better suited to it than Mr. Radcliffe, who still retains his ability to be convincingly juvenile without resorting to arch aww-cuteness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

It jumped a perfect arch, its scales shimmering a rainbow, then dived straight down—splashing the king with such glee he could not help laughing aloud.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin