fancy
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First, a soapy sponge—nothing fancy, just one of the cheap ones, sudsed up with a dish soap that smells good.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
There are no photos of the executives, nor are there professional videos and fancy animations showing off products ranging from batteries to footwear to candy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“Young Sherlock” star Dónal Finn plays Tom Hayward, a potential love interest for Mary, and Laurie Davidson plays the dashing William Ryder, who also catches Mary’s fancy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Brentford will fancy their chances after beating United 3-1 earlier in the season - and also from seeing how easily Leeds carved them open at Old Trafford a couple of weeks ago.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“That’s a fancy way of saying liar,” I said.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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