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Jockey’s Ridge State Park As the tallest dune system on the Atlantic Coast, Jockey’s Ridge is a bucket list destination for all venturing to the state’s famed Outer Banks.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
In body and scowl, Paquita radiated like the Disney villain Ursula — a character also inspired by a drag queen, famed actor and performer Divine — but in spirit and heart was far from the sea-dwelling witch who stole an innocent mermaid’s voice.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Oranges are a famed harbinger of death in the world of prestige TV, so Tai and Van had better watch their backs … or at least get rid of those oranges.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, Applebee's announced that the date night meal deal would once again be available for purchase through a random drawing, a year after its famed debut.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
In body and scowl, Paquita radiated like the Disney villain Ursula — a character also inspired by a drag queen, famed actor and performer Divine — but in spirit and heart was far from the sea-dwelling witch who stole an innocent mermaid’s voice.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Oranges are a famed harbinger of death in the world of prestige TV, so Tai and Van had better watch their backs … or at least get rid of those oranges.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, Applebee's announced that the date night meal deal would once again be available for purchase through a random drawing, a year after its famed debut.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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After Saturday’s game in the iconic home for Ohio State football, van Riemsdyk will have a two-game lead on some of the NHL’s most famous players: Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Evgeni Malkin, Brandon Saad, Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews, who have played six games each.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Levin's novels were a hot commodity in Hollywood at the time, especially after the success of his most famous novel, Rosemary's Baby (1967), adapted into a 1968 horror film starring Mia Farrow.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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But, naturally, the celebrated actor didn’t stay in the classic lane.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Under this new deal, the Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter’s upcoming music will be released through Create’s renowned indie label, Broke, co-founded by Andre Benz and Brandon De Oliveira.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another prominent franchise, Jersey Mike’s, just sold to Blackstone in November for 2.2 times its systemwide sales.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In Bucha, a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of a notorious massacre, residents worried that they had been abandoned.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Perkins did, however, take inspiration from one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in history: the death of JonBenét Ramsey.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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