flick

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Space adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" topped the North American box office for a second straight week with $54.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

She also starred in the 1980 disco flick “Can’t Stop the Music” alongside the Village People and Caitlyn Jenner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The near post is often a zone where attackers look to flick the ball on from and Pedro's position is often where teams, including Arsenal, look to arrive before heading the ball home.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

He dominates not by stamping his authority on the first lap, but rather by measuring his effort, ignoring his opponent’s lead, and waiting for just the right moment to flick on the afterburners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Amelia discards one of the head shot photos with a careless flick.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day