fairies
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But that came to an abrupt end after a seven-minute tirade by Sandilands on 20 February, in which he accused Henderson of being "off with the fairies" and not pulling her weight at work.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
A bit further along, Perreau unveils a light green piece, created by Italian costume designer Ezio Toffolutti for one of the fairies in William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Equihua’s inspiration for the wings were once again rooted in childhood, drawing upon the feminine dark fantasy illustrations of artist Amy Brown, queen of early-2000s fairies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
I may, for example, find comfort in thinking there are fairies at the end of my garden who can carry messages to departed loved ones or protect my cabbages from pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
The fairies had to tuck in their wings to descend the stairs, so Kendra ran down beside the furry fairy and the albino.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
