classic
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"I always sort of go back to classic actresses in the way that they could sort of toe a line between extreme femininity and just rock hard will and grit," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
As darkness falls later in the month, summer's classic stargazing targets begin taking center stage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The attendant tried to reel me in with the classic, “Don’t tell my manager I offered you this rate” line, but I resisted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“My hope is that this episode plays as a reward for fans who came to the show maybe thinking that this would be eight hours of classic ‘Alien,’” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
“I just remember the classic Roach Motel slogan that, apparently, the poster is attempting to repurpose for a Latinx audience. Catch you later, Kojo!”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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