heady

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Nivola, in a particularly tough role, displays a heady mix of alpha machismo, tenderness and contempt that is just as funny as it needs to be without losing a crucial dimensionality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Ultimately, though, Galsworthy’s question is much simpler than such a heady proposition.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

A sprinkle of sporting rivalry gives you the heady alchemy of why Heated Rivalry resonates with long-time BL fans.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“All the great companies that used to exist were connected to the petroleum industry,” said Hollister Quintero, 32, a Cabimas native whose grandparents worked for foreign oil firms during the industry’s heady days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Harry said again; his voice echoed through the stone passage as he felt again the sense of heady control that flowed from brain to wand.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling