dashing
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Pearce, known for his role as a dashing detective in "L.A. Confidential" and lately in "The Brutalist", was cast by Oscar-winning British director Danny Boyle to play Murdoch in his upcoming film, "Ink".
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
“Young Sherlock” star Dónal Finn plays Tom Hayward, a potential love interest for Mary, and Laurie Davidson plays the dashing William Ryder, who also catches Mary’s fancy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
By the end of the account, Ms. Lemann seems fed up with dashing miscreants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Once the needle settled, she scratched away on her clipboard, while Fig hurtled off the scale, dashing back to the safety of his carrier.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing dashing
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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