alchemy
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It takes an elusive alchemy of skill, knowledge and resources—with a dash of good luck—to introduce a groundbreaking, or even life-changing, invention to the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“There’s this great alchemy that’s happened with my career that’s taken off in a way that I never imagined,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
A sprinkle of sporting rivalry gives you the heady alchemy of why Heated Rivalry resonates with long-time BL fans.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
“Lately I’ve been learning about alchemy, “ said Chloé Zhao, representing “Hamnet,” her domestic drama about the grief-stricken family life of William Shakespeare.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
“In alchemy, it’s called the Soul of the World. When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force.”
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
Vocabulary lists containing alchemy
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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National Spelling Bee '14: Prelims Round 2
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