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“Hag” is meant to be watched, enjoyed and watched all over again, preferably with a different set of friends than the first go-round so the gospel can spread as quickly as possible.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“For the market to buy back into the hyperscalers will require a clearer path to monetization, preferably into the context of healthy margins,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Then, just before she hits the gate, Shiffrin pops a very legal performance enhancer known to sweet tooths everywhere: gummy bears, preferably Haribo, as mouth-puckeringly sour as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Her mission was to find an apartment that cost $1,300 a month max with someone preferably close in age.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Though, to be fair, I’d been looking for a platonic friend, preferably female.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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