intimate
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While reflecting upon her four-decade-long career in “Kylie,” an intimate new three-part Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue says a throwaway line that anchors the endeavor: “Life makes sense to me onstage.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
What the numerous emails and texts between the two men suggest is an intimate and affectionate relationship that went beyond a business or financial connection.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
"There's a lot to be said for the small, intimate gigs," Heneghan said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
It appears possible for the virus to spread through the air, not just through bodily fluids and intimate contact.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Abigail’s accusations, on the other hand, were private and personal, came from someone whom he respected as an intimate friend, and went beyond mere matters of political partisanship to questions of honor and trust.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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