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The first thing Seyfried recorded in studio was an a cappella song for a scene late in the film — the lyric is “How can I but love my dear faithful children?”
From Los Angeles Times
For one, they’ve continued to show up where they believe counts the most, in the communities they hold dear to their heart.
From Los Angeles Times
A dear friend of mine, a former pastry chef, makes tiny zines each year featuring two or three holiday cookie recipes.
From Salon
It was a great comfort to her at the time, she said, and she knows many others have felt that same solace from “Peanuts” media — especially from its dear dog.
From Los Angeles Times
As Joshua’s jabs began poking through, a wobbly Paul pivoted to a new tactic: hanging on for dear life.
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