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Sonny and Chloe call each other “Bobo,” and in a nice, authentic touch we see he has written that nickname in ballpoint pen on the white sidewall of his sneaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Why spend $20 plus a $12 popcorn to see a method actor in a darkened theater when the authentic version is among us, and far more fascinating?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Nonetheless, the party is planning to up its social media game, but do so in line with what it sees as its authentic temperament and values.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Of course, a scripted “My pleasure!” isn’t necessarily more authentic than a cheerful voice generated by a computer.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
A 1999 human rights report said that migrants trying to make it through Chiapas face “an authentic race against time and death.”
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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