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sequel

[see-kwuhl] / ˈsi kwəl /


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The film is a strange sequel to “The Social Network” that no one saw coming because no one really asked for it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The new Roadster, a sequel to Tesla’s first car, was first unveiled in November 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A new Pixar animated film, the sequel to Lionsgate’s “Michael” and a large crop of indie projects are among the latest films to be awarded a California tax credit for in-state production.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Broaden the search to state and local contests and there are 474 electoral rematches nationwide -- proving that in American politics, as in Hollywood, there is rarely any objection to a sequel.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

I know it’s silly to hope that he would write a sequel after all this time, but I can’t help it.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

Most notably, “Practical Magic 2” is kneecapped by a fatal flaw that plagues almost all of these legacy sequels, but this one especially: It’s positively unsightly to look at.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

US actress Carla Jeffery, who was known for appearing in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels, has died at the age of 33.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

This season, new series will feel familiar, thanks to literary adaptations like ‘East of Eden’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ as well as prequels and sequels like ‘Crystal Lake’ and ‘Blade Runner 2099.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

They have 36 scheduled for 2027 including sequels to “A Quiet Place” and “Superman.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

But I’d also played hundreds of other classic text adventure games that year, including all of Zork’s sequels, and so most of the details of the game had now faded in my memory.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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