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alien

[eyl-yuhn, ey-lee-uhn] / ˈeɪl yən, ˈeɪ li ən /




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In his earlier alien films, extraterrestrials represented mystery and escape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Rewatching “E.T.” at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, I still wanted to believe that an encounter with an alien intelligence could elevate us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Steven Spielberg offers another alien tale with ‘Disclosure Day,’ Olivia Rodrigo embraces downcast love songs on her new record, an exhibition in Chicago focuses on Willem de Kooning’s drawings, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

While acknowledging that proof of alien life could dramatically alter society, he argued the impact could ultimately be positive.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

With the alien tech in his ray gun.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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