at every turn
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Two intrepid teens head into the unknown on an absorbing, densely detailed rescue mission — not for the especially young — that stuns at every turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
"This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable, and then at every turn she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her," Hochul said.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Why it’s worth seeing: Surprising at every turn, the movie features a career-best performance from Malkovich as a veteran in declining health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
He battled oversize cannibals, outmaneuvered a witch and lost scores of men at every turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
She was older than many of the space pilgrims, some of whom were just out of college, but she matched them at every turn for enthusiasm and work stamina.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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