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It’s a lot of talk about who is “all man” from a guy whose hands have been melting for the better part of a year.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
For the better part of its final decade, Rawhide was my bar.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
“The two of them spent the better part of several decades sparring,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the massive success of the film and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" meant Grande was doing constant media appearances for the better part of two years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
It took the better part of fifteen minutes before he drew very close indeed to it, and then he stood looking at it from cover.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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