blockbuster
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The French drugmaker raised its full-year guidance after Dupixent—a blockbuster anti-inflammatory drug jointly developed with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals—beat expectations for the second quarter, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Thursday's listing is the latest in a recent run of blockbuster debuts from Chinese AI-related companies in Hong Kong, indicating optimism for China's ambitions in the sector.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
In 2019, the catchphrase "How's the josh?" leapt from Uri: The Surgical Strike - a blockbuster inspired by India's 2016 cross-border military operation against Pakistan- into the political mainstream.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Emily Wilson, whose translation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” published in 2017 served as inspiration to Christopher Nolan when crafting his blockbuster adaptation of the nearly 2,800-year-old poem, has some thoughts on the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
As Chauncey Burr continued a lecture tour west into Cleveland, Ohio, he readied Ruth’s blockbuster confession for release.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The states identified wide-release films, big-budget blockbusters and the concentration of pay-TV channels as the three markets to test in the litigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The legal challenge focuses on three main areas: major cinema releases, massive blockbusters, and cable TV channels.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Big-budget blockbusters in particular have suffered, with many films underperforming at the box office.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I doubt any ostensibly comic succession of blockbusters has produced as many tears as this one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Ever since the 1930s, Pinewood had been home to movies ranging from early Alfred Hitchcock mysteries to massive Star Wars blockbusters.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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