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classic

[klas-ik] / ˈklæs ɪk /




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But classic piano playing was far more intense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Historically, children’s movies have been no stranger to death—Bambi’s mother got shot by a hunter in the eponymous 1942 Disney classic, and the horse Artax sunk in 1984’s “The NeverEnding Story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Sy Crockford, at Marina Fish & Chips in Saundersfoot, said offering the traditional seaside classic at an affordable price had become very challenging.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I slam my laptop down, abruptly ending my Skype call with Stella as Barb and I stare at each other in a classic Old Western standoff.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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