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How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Andrzej Guła, from NGO Polish Smog Alert, said Krakow went from 150 days of heavy smog per year to 30, exemplifying the impact of the program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In its place was the flag of Pakistan, a green banner with a crescent and star symbolizing its founding as a Muslim homeland.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yelverton’s PowerPoint presentation included all sorts of big numbers and bullet points illustrating what an incredible run of deals their investments in the stadium has been for the city.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fetishizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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