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[seer-ee-uhl] / ˈsɪər i əl /


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Far from a predatory pattern of a serial abuser, Cohen characterized the encounters as ham-fisted and occasionally tone deaf bumblings of a “creep” with limited social skills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He is a serial entrepreneur who recently founded a mental health initiative and brand called ENOUGH.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

"For now, it's not something which we can overrule to say there's a serial killer, but we cannot conclusively indicate as such," Lt Gen Mthombeni said.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

And this is why they are serial winners and England remain a nearly team without a major men's success since the 1966 World Cup.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

His gang stared at me like I was a serial killer, and then they followed their leader.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

He wound up working on Roy Rogers cowboy serials and became fascinated by the Mojave Desert where the serials were filmed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026

South Africa's defence department said the navies were gathering "for an intensive programme of joint maritime safety operations, interoperability drills and maritime protection serials".

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026

So like the serials of the silent era, we’re left, for the moment at least, with a cliffhanger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

Much like the old serials that the new Indiana Jones movie is mimicking.

From Slate ● Jul. 5, 2023

While Mom and Dad visited the stores, Jim and I were deposited at the Pocahontas Theater to watch cowboy movies and adventure serials with hundreds of other miners’ kids.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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