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Following its split with the Kennedy Center, the company has ably adapted to George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, where it is presenting a gripping staging of Robert Ward’s version of the Arthur Miller classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

What struck me instead is how ably Garbus presents what Rupert Murdoch and men like him have wrought as not just a blight on society but a pox on all our houses, including his own.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Wembanyama was ably supported by De'Aaron Fox with 29 points, as the second-placed Spurs moved within three games of West-topping Oklahoma City Thunder.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

And Yokohama ably depicts a privileged young man who rightly views his good fortune as both blessing and curse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Girls from Central are here as well; reliable Helen has ably taken over the kitchen, washing guests’ teacups as soon as they dirty.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse