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Noun
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Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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In a whirlwind 14 days, the PWHL announced the four expansion teams, two new general managers and finalists for major awards — all while Montreal and Ottawa played for the Walter Cup.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The next time a team member is struggling, Wendler says managers should resist the instinct to question motivation or fit.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Many wanted to believe that if only we could get rid of certain leaders, things would soon return to normal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Its leaders have repeatedly contended that their resistance to occupation is protected under international law and the Lebanese constitution, if not under the new domestic policy.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Elmorich says roughly 2,000 applications were received through an open call before the selection of the multidisciplinary participants, including graffiti artists, photographers, set designers and art directors.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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These ice chunks, which are also conductors, can stretch into shards.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Directresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directresses. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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