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“Lewd,” “weird” and “creepy” were some of the words used to describe Mr. Jefferies—in enormous boldface type on the front pages of the British papers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
Many of the Renaissance’s boldface names make an appearance here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Since then, an estimated 6.7 million visitors have made their way inside to take in contemporary art by boldface names, among them Ed Ruscha, Robert Rauschenberg, Kara Walker and Mark Bradford.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
Not only are viewers watching boldface names eat, they’re also watching them eat foods that are considered distasteful — which goes against the prim and proper image that celebrities are expected to uphold.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2024
Below it, in boldface, came what were apparently points of debate about me: “Refreshingly Honest or Too Direct?” and “Her Looks: Regal or Intimidating?”
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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Reading: Informational - Introductory
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