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genesis

[jen-uh-sis] / ˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /


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James Whale’s 1935 freakquel, “Bride of Frankenstein,” imagined the companion briefly alive, sporting a white-streaked, electric-shocked bouffant before being killed by the Monster moments after her genesis.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Sustaining the momentum for disarmament, Reykjavik was the genesis of several crucial treaties that did indeed reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Many in the music world trace the genesis of this phenomenon to Keith Moon, who was legendary both as a drummer for the Who and for trashing hotel rooms, including TVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Yes, Coogan was at the genesis of Posh and Becks.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

I felt I would be visiting my own genesis, unearthing the roots of what made me an African.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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