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She had her first brush with show business in 1944, while working in a factory, when a photographer arrived to capture photos of women working on production lines during World War II.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s recent brush with mortality reminds us how clearly his administration showed that people, not impersonal forces, make history—especially men of vision and courage like him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Historic freezes in 1894 and 1895 nearly eradicated the industry, its first and last real brush with old-world calamity.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

His brush with Broadway decadence during the Tony Awards hoopla for “English” opened his eyes to the disparities of the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Well, I had a bit of a brush with a cat, but why worry?”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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