the classics
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He mounted a career in academia that eventually landed him at the University of Reading in 2004, where he taught courses like Roman history in the classics department.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Along with the classics, the shop also offers bagels imbued with ingredients like saffron, Korean gochujang and miso.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The film was shown in a restored version at this year's Venice Film Festival, winning an award for best film in the classics section.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
They do all the classics like beef with Chinese broccoli and Kung Pao shrimp, which have red Sichuan chiles that will make your mouth numb.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
“Because the classics are what define language and history, they...”
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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