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Through the eyes of a diverse cast, including hard-nosed law enforcement officers, controversial politicians, influential entrepreneurs, and notorious criminals, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a city grappling with growth, crime, and political intrigue.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The Boston Marathon on Monday marks the starting gun for a pivotal tourism season in a city grappling with slowdowns in key business sectors and international travelers’ diminished appetite for visiting the US.
—Greg Ryan, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
The two men engaged in a desperate grappling match until the backpack finally gave way.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading CEOs and officials spent the opening day of Semafor World Economy grappling with how to hardwire more resilience into the global energy system at a moment of unprecedented risk.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The Boston Marathon on Monday marks the starting gun for a pivotal tourism season in a city grappling with slowdowns in key business sectors and international travelers’ diminished appetite for visiting the US.
—Greg Ryan, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
The two men engaged in a desperate grappling match until the backpack finally gave way.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading CEOs and officials spent the opening day of Semafor World Economy grappling with how to hardwire more resilience into the global energy system at a moment of unprecedented risk.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Grappling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grappling. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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