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Speaking of “Hacks” folks whose names do not rhyme with Schmanna Schmeinbinder, Kristen Baldwin offers one neat trick to fix stuff in general: “A modest proposal to Hollywood: Cast Robby Hoffman in everything.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Many of Raja's community, more widely known as the Onge, still live in near isolation in neat thatched homes on stilts in coastal forests.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

After shaking hands, Trump and Xi walked the red carpet and inspected Chinese troops who lined up in impeccably neat rows.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I received a small weekly salary but the neat bonus was that I received a movie pass card that allowed me to see any of the films that were playing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Maytag took his shot and dropped a ball in the side pocket with a neat click.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood