prodigy

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The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Itauma - the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school - was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Aged 20, the Hornets prodigy is the fastest player to reach that mark in NBA history, requiring just 58 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Virgil’s patriotic purpose is probably responsible for the change from the human Aeneas of the first books to the unhuman prodigy of the last.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton