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[med-lee] / ˈmɛd li /


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The schoolgirl was named a Games MVP on Sunday to cap an extraordinary showing that saw her scorch to gold in the 200m butterfly and do the 200m-400m individual medley double.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Known for creating an indelible VMAs moment when she kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera onstage during a 2003 medley, Madonna also opened the show with her first performance at the event since that night.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

It was the world premiere of the medley, which was arranged by Stuart Calvert, and also featured traditional songs like The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

You can find many salads without lettuce as a main ingredient on the site, such as this eggplant purée with tomato salad or this summer medley of melon, mozzarella and prosciutto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

When I fall asleep, my dreaming is a medley of all my fears.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

Over the years, the Mexican American singer has performed multiple Selena medleys, and included a Selena-inspired song, “Otro Capítulo,” on her most recent album, “Encuentros.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025

Want to cut a song with several others to make the medleys fans are used to, and create choreography that fits to each moment within the mix?

From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024

Mr. Sheeran defended his “mash-up” technique, saying he frequently played such medleys in concert, which are made possible by the limited harmonic palette of mainstream pop music.

From New York Times ● May 4, 2023

This special anniversary celebration will hear the New World Players chamber ensemble perform music live at Benaroya Hall from the Final Fantasy video game series with everything from character themes to battle medleys.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

Each of us is a self-contained, free-standing individual, labeled by specific protein configurations at the surfaces of cells, identifiable by whorls of fingertip skin, maybe even by special medleys of fragrance.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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