darling
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A onetime “Cary Grantish darling of New York debutante balls,” Young pursued archaeology at Princeton and Columbia, joining the American School of Classical Studies in Athens in 1933.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
That’s what’s peculiar about Gyllenhaal’s recent spate: These characters feel almost outdated, as if he’d fantasized, years ago, about playing parts like these but never got the opportunity when he was Hollywood’s critical darling.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
He added: "Our darling boy Declan was a funny and outgoing young man who loved his fishing and his football. He had a very cheeky smile and the personality to match."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Nvidia, the darling of the AI revolution, is worth 25 times.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"You mustn't. You must know. I can't stand it, that's all. Oh, darling, please understand!"
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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