darling

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Although his claim to fame was contributing to numerous comedy projects across decades, it was the 1999 documentary “Beyond the Mat,” a behind-the-scenes chronicle of three famous pro wrestlers, that was Blaustein’s darling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Many dishes now elevated to restaurant darling status — barbacoa, ratatouille, pasta e fagioli — were born from exactly those constraints.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The storm clouds are gathering over onetime digital-media darling BuzzFeed.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

While the semiconductor sector has been the darling of AI-fueled financial markets, there are signs that some stocks are getting overextended, said James Ragan, co-chief investment officer at D.A.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Then later: "Do you feel better, darling? Is the head any better?"

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway