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Since the British anthology series premiered in 2011, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have starred in standalone episodes that take a stab at predicting the outrageous and horrifying future of digital innovations.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Welcome to r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, a little corner of the internet offering community, education, and a place to vent – nicely – for people still trying to take a stab at the American Dream in one of the toughest housing markets in recent history.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Bringing in the bigger guns: Vice President Vance is on Capitol Hill today to take a stab at negotiations among Republicans.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode, below, the panelists take a stab at guessing the true celebrity identity behind the Griffin mask.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Welcome to r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, a little corner of the internet offering community, education, and a place to vent – nicely – for people still trying to take a stab at the American Dream in one of the toughest housing markets in recent history.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Bringing in the bigger guns: Vice President Vance is on Capitol Hill today to take a stab at negotiations among Republicans.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode, below, the panelists take a stab at guessing the true celebrity identity behind the Griffin mask.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Take/make a stab at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%2Fmake%20a%20stab%20at. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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