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prestidigitation

[pres-ti-dij-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌprɛs tɪˌdɪdʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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Still, the biggest act of prestidigitation is yet to come, and actually occurs after Pence provides his proof texts.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023

We may never see a more masterful display of constitutional prestidigitation.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2021

Calder’s carefully balanced mobiles floating on gentle breezes and the whirling, carnival-style prestidigitation of Duchamp’s optical Rotoreliefs bear scant resemblance to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2017

Like the similar reanimation of the young Kurt Russell in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” it’s an impressive bit of CGI prestidigitation.

From Washington Post • May 25, 2017

And like a feat of prestidigitation Daniel disappeared into the blackness of the van.

From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold




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