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"The weather isn't necessarily driving people out of summer weddings, but the weather will drive people out of venues that aren't equipped on an unpleasantly warm day."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Peter Webber, who directed the 2007 film adaptation of “Hannibal Rising,” reported that Mr. Harris was unpleasantly “shocked” by the movie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

“That cut into investors’ returns, so a lot of investors were unpleasantly surprised back in 2022.”

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

Watching the movie is, even now, an unpleasantly immersive experience.

From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2024

“You’re quite right,” said Dumbledore serenely, shaking back his sleeve to reveal the tips of those burned and blackened fingers; the sight of them made the back of Harry’s neck prickle unpleasantly.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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