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She also played a double-crossing hotel detective inspector as well as a member of a wedding party singing purposefully off key lyrics, inspired by “Espresso,” to expose bad behavior at the bachelorette party.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 13, 2024

Upon detecting DNA damage, LexA will activate the phage's replicate-and-kill genes, essentially double-crossing the cell into committing suicide while allowing the phage to escape.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2022

Lyrically, the song's about a double-crossing lover - and there's a scene in one trailer where Bond confronts Madeleine Swann about her betrayal.

From BBC Sep. 27, 2021

Secrets and double-crossing on a personal level kept me turning the pages.

From Washington Post Dec. 5, 2017

Shakespeare was even cited by Skipper in his attack against the rebellious boxers, accusing Jerry of double-crossing him as Brutus had betrayed Caesar.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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