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The screenplay by the Davies brothers focuses on the father’s relationship with his sons, but their story is underpinned by corrupt forces trying to oust the father figure meant to lead the West African nation.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Like its 1995 predecessor, Dogma 25 is underpinned by a stringent vow of chastity and ten dogmas that set strict creative and production rules.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The club’s recovery has much to do with returning players and strengthening in the winter, but the foundations have been underpinned by a defensive renewal.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ian Schrager's signature style, clean and contemporary, underpins the rooms with an ever-so-naughty playfulness.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Like its 1995 predecessor, Dogma 25 is underpinned by a stringent vow of chastity and ten dogmas that set strict creative and production rules.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The club’s recovery has much to do with returning players and strengthening in the winter, but the foundations have been underpinned by a defensive renewal.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ian Schrager's signature style, clean and contemporary, underpins the rooms with an ever-so-naughty playfulness.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The unit supports multiplayer modes with two gun connectors, essential for Point Blank.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Bright’s absence aside, the midfield and defence are largely unchanged from the team’s runs to the final in their previous two major tournaments, and the latter has been bolstered by the availability of Leah Williamson, after the England captain missed the World Cup in 2023 with a knee injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Lin bolsters this perspective with scenes of Joe posting online about how medication weakens his resolve and becoming obsessed with school shootings.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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