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[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /


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Rather, she’s the film’s embodiment of a lawful good, pre-programmed to fulfill her mission linearly without getting lost in the big, open world.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

He allegedly used his illicit wealth to fulfill his dreams of playing professional soccer, buying himself a spot in the starting lineup for teams he bankrolled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Smile broke up in the spring of 1970 but the group still had a booking to fulfill at Truro City Hall, now known as the Hall for Cornwall.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

The company late Wednesday said products are moving through its distribution network at or above normal levels as the Marlborough, Mass., company works to fulfill customer orders, reduce backlogs and accelerate the delivery of products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Team Seabiscuit was slated to stop off in Maryland to fulfill a promise to Alfred Vanderbilt to run in Pimlico’s Dixie Handicap, then go on to meet War Admiral in New York.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

"We have witnessed him giving a lot of promises and they are yet to be fulfilled," said Mahmoud, the artist.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

The NBA issued the following sanctions after a third-party probe determined Ballmer invested $60 million in a now-defunct company that in turn agreed to pay Leonard $28 million for endorsements he never fulfilled:

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

There was then pride at Palace when Mateta fulfilled his dream of representing France during the World Cup.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The word was fulfilled one morning, before she was awake.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin

To prevent the studio from fulfilling its annual quota with low-budget or automated content, Bonta said there were strict guardrails against "AI-generated" films.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Bad management played a part in not fulfilling his potential, but he admits "living for other people's dreams and ambitions."

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

“He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.

From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026

I think of my father, a born Erudite, not Divergent; a man who could not help but be smart, choosing Abnegation, engaging in a lifelong struggle against his own nature, and ultimately fulfilling it.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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