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The director of “Midsommar” and “Beau Is Afraid” has kept his plot a closely guarded secret.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Since joining Chelsea in the summer, Alonso, 44, has generally been guarded when discussing injury issues in media conferences.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
"We needed rain in July or August," he said of the spots where he usually hunts -- the precise location of which he keeps a closely guarded secret even from his wife.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
The five-day mini camp was a rare moment of vulnerability for the usually guarded Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
It seemed like the sort of place that should be guarded by a three-headed dog.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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