blockbuster
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Anthropic had been expected to begin pitching its blockbuster IPO this week, according to reports.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Just 60 days after his comeback tournament was ended in a late-night New York blockbuster against Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz took his revenge.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
A time-traveling sequel arrives: The Time Traveler’s Wife was a blockbuster hit in 2003.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
The team struck a pair of blockbuster trades last year with teams that are now struggling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
And I can always find something to mock in a blockbuster.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
Blood thinners have been blockbusters for drug companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
An interesting mix of about a half dozen blockbusters and indies also seem like good bets, while at least three of the 10 slots are fully up for grabs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The performance marks Cruise’s return to art-house cinema after almost two decades largely focused on action blockbusters including “Top Gun: Maverick” and the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Film fans have had plenty of chances to spot Glasgow on the big screen in recent years, from superhero blockbusters to futuristic sci-fi thrillers.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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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