dude
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"He is pretty cool. He's a pretty cool dude."
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
It taps into humanity’s most ancient, addictive comedic truth, which is that some dude getting hit in the balls is hilarious.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Bryan is dealing with relationship problems that add to the urgency of his desire to survive, but he’s also just a dude with questionable self-preservation instincts, which makes for a good adventure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The gist is, Welp, Ari, way to go, dude!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The energy rippling off this dude was jaw-dropping.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
They’re almost always surfer dudes with the fearless spirit of a pole vaulter and the willingness to experiment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Referring to the synthetic soldier, Justine Moore, an AI-focused partner at Silicon Valley investor Andreessen Horowitz, wrote on X: "I'm genuinely floored by how many dudes are following influencers that are clearly AI."
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
A low-loader, some traffic cones and "the sort of dudes who can set up a Metallica concert in 24 hours" - this was all Banksy needed to install his latest artwork in central London.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
We walked over to watch the dudes playing ball on that famous beach court, right there between the walkway and the sand.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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