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Recent Examples of holy grail
Brazil, for which co-production has become a Holy Grail, can now dangle once more a minority co-production fund to fire up first partnerships with international partners.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
With his two-part adaptation, Villeneuve achieved modern Hollywood’s Holy Grail: a genuine blockbuster that brought in huge box office receipts while earning critical acclaim on the way to becoming a major player in the awards race.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Higher productivity growth is the 'Holy Grail' of economic prosperity.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
One of the skeletons was even holding a chalice that resembled the cinematic Holy Grail.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Idle remained the lone Python to adapt Holy Grail for the stage, John Cleese visited the production in October 2004 to record voiceover as the voice of God, who appears once in the musical.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The ultimate Holy Grail in 2025 will be rebuilding trust and loyalty with consumers by establishing emotional attachment.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Paint the Grail Pink 2, 5-8 p.m., Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
With his two-part adaptation, Villeneuve achieved modern Hollywood’s Holy Grail: a genuine blockbuster that brought in huge box office receipts while earning critical acclaim on the way to becoming a major player in the awards race.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Higher productivity growth is the 'Holy Grail' of economic prosperity.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
One of the skeletons was even holding a chalice that resembled the cinematic Holy Grail.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Idle remained the lone Python to adapt Holy Grail for the stage, John Cleese visited the production in October 2004 to record voiceover as the voice of God, who appears once in the musical.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The ultimate Holy Grail in 2025 will be rebuilding trust and loyalty with consumers by establishing emotional attachment.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Paint the Grail Pink 2, 5-8 p.m., Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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Redshirt junior tackle Cam Banks also announced plans to return for a fifth season in Gainesville.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The second priority would be authentically aligning strategic plans with trends that are important to your consumer.James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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On one tape, Jackson is heard explaining the meaning of the song Seven Digits, which refers to the identification number given to dead bodies in a morgue.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Everything from its cutting-edge design to the glossy, sleek texture of her top is a perfect example of how to push the boundaries of style, something Venus in Aquarius knows all too well.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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At present, many IGB designs exist with little difference between them, few of which have been approved by the FDA.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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The company aims to establish 1,000 battery swap stations across China, including in Hong Kong and Macao, with a long-term objective of building 10,000 stations in collaboration with its partners.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar spotted the strange object early one night several weeks ago while driving home with her children, and she was stumped.Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The leading cause of food recalls are bacteria, foreign objects and allergens that are triggered when products are exposed to wheat, dairy and nuts, often due to cross contamination.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The length of this deal may be a red herring of sorts, as teams are doing longer contracts to lower the AAV for luxury-tax purposes, something the Yankees of all teams will always have to consider.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Exceptions will allow continued use of the butterflies for educational purposes and certain incidental activities like vehicle strikes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the recent uptick has reversed some progress made at the start of this year that had landed price increases right near the Fed's target of 2%.Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Knight Frank’s 2023 Wealth Report showed Dubai as the world’s second most popular residential investment target after the UK, outperforming the USA, France, and Switzerland.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jim said their ideas belong to neither the Republican nor Democratic parties but, for all intents and purposes, are libertarian, and the U.S. has never had a libertarian government.Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lee’s intent is to combat the rise of Asian hate statistics by making Asian culture more accessible and less alien to the general public, while also spiritually bringing back presence, care and authenticity to Old Detroit Chinatown.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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