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O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i and the big island of Hawai’i were all joined by water but divided by greedy men, cunning chiefs and a cycle of endless combat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Slated for release on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem from Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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But the screenplay by Yoni Brenner and Etan Cohen is generally much smarter than that, featuring a plethora of sly one-liners revolving more around characterizations than pop-culture references.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Mintz more than matches the acrobatic dancing of Donald O’Connor’s Cosmo in the movie but underplays the character’s goofiness and goes for a sly, self-respecting sassiness instead.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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As the series unspools, the wife turns out to be a wily and capable character and finds ways to exercise her lawful authority.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The main character of an upcoming DC Universe movie, Kara is the extraterrestrial cousin to Superman, rightful owner of the wily super-dog Krypto — and, as the Man of Steel and his robot friend Four (voiced by Alan Tudyk) establish, a party animal.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The wine exhibits a delicate mousse featuring citrus-lime zest, layered with brioche, pear, and subtle minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Japan’s shrewd, flexible adjustment to changing U.S. political winds over the long term is also fundamentally important.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The deal is a shrewd move by Netflix which rose to become the top platform in MENA following its launch there in 2015, but has faced growing competition from Shahid in recent years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 July 2025
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Beyond that, Davis aims to beat the averages by astute management of the land.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is also an astute question about this television program.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
13 July 2025
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Awash in dark wood, soft leather, stained glass and artful light fixtures, the building is one of Austin's most beautiful restaurants and now home to some of Austin's modern obsessions: pizza and day drinking.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Guests can enjoy artful American cuisine at Willowsong, sip cocktails and sample fresh seafood at The Watering Hole or head up to Waves, the rooftop deck and infinity pool bar, for light bites.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Red hair, especially in a bolder format like foxy red, implies a fearlessness of being perceived and a sense of staunch individuality.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
28 Sep. 2024
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With a lady photographer and a foxy actress named, incredibly, Poupee Bocar, K. & I sneak aboard the People’s Train for a day at Machu Picchu.—
Tom Burke,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2024
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“Pawky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pawky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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