brilliant
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Two brilliant — and quite different — economists recently made this point far better than I could.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Studio Canal UK posted a tribute on X, remembering the "brilliant" and "extraordinary artist and filmmaker behind Persepolis".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"The latest of these is the chance to work with the brilliant director John Madden and wonderful actors on bringing this story to life. So, thank you Parkinson's," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The extreme heat instantly vaporizes nearby air and materials, creating a brilliant, expanding cloud of gas and plasma.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
“Since you work at the Park, I know you’re wonderfully brilliant in some unique way. But I wonder if people know that you’re such a fine athlete.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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