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Holy rara avis, Batman!—
Peter Mehlman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2020 -
Sitting in the center, with a passenger seat to the left and right, the lucky driver will feel equally at home in the US, the UK or anywhere a long stretch of pavement invites this rara avis to soar.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 June 2021
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But Salonga proves that less is indeed more when backed by trust in the material and guided by the artistic precision of a naturally gifted wonder.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Explore the wonders of Lyonia Preserve and learn the basics and benefits of forest bathing.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Alice Lucille McLeod was born in Detroit and was a child prodigy, playing the organ and classical piano at her home church of Mt. Olive Baptist.—
Colony Little,
ARTnews.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dédé excelled at the violin, and was considered a prodigy at an early age.—
Matt Bloom,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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The latest entry, a visual marvel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is nominated for best VFX at the 97th Academy Awards.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Rare bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rare%20bird. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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