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"He kind of picks elements of you, or your performance from the past, and uses it within the context of the drama," Brosnan said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
His role as a theater director in ‘The Debut,’ isn’t the showstopping kind, but it is made memorable for the actor’s moments of tenacity, anguish and vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
But it means any kind of pay rise could drag you into a higher tax bracket, or see a greater proportion of your income taxed than would otherwise be expected.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
"What happens if there's no power? What do you do? All those kind of little plans."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Well . . . I . . . yes. I kind of . . . want to go to school.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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This means attending conferences and maintaining recruiter relationships—the kinds of things that people in their late 50s and early 60s too often let lapse when they plan to retire within the decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
There are many kinds of healthy friendships, but probably two kinds of toxic friendships.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
By revealing this previously overlooked structure, the team offers a new way to understand what words communicate and why certain kinds of meaning dominate everyday conversation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
The IT workers we spoke to all agreed that these kinds of serious flaws were going to be uncovered more frequently now that AI tools had become so good at hacking.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Alexander asked eagerly, for he was the sort of student who enjoyed puzzles and tests of all kinds.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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But audiences were no kinder than critics, grading “Digger” a C+ on opening night, per CinemaScore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
In the letter, the group urged Thomas to "let fish off the hook and transform the Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta into a kinder event".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The "Country Roads" appeal lies in the way it conveys "a kinder, simpler era with less conflict and division," said Doug Hartmann, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
The Actor Awards have been kinder: Bateman won three lead actor statuettes for “Ozark.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
For one thing, his life was already little better than slavery; for all he knew, the lordly stranger on the great horse might be kinder to him than Arsheesh.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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On Tuesday, it emerged she wrote a letter in 2016 to the New York judge in the Pham case describing him as "one of the kindest, honest, most sincere" people she had known.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
She added: "I think it's the kindest initiative ever and we are so very grateful to have something so meaningful gifted to us."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
That’s just about the kindest thing the congressman has had to say about his would-be successor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
UFC Brazil reporter Evelyn Rodrigues wrote in the comments: “One of the kindest souls I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing through MMA. Rest in peace, Allan.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Even the kindest ones are tired of walking her to the nurse’s office.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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