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The plot of “Cape Fear” dictates that this sporting tale of homicidal pettiness can only end one way.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Police exploring if attack was part of wider plot," reports the Times, citing detectives who believe the suspect "may have targeted other MPs".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The central plot involves a young caddie in search of a college scholarship at a snooty golf club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Miranda writes another good track here but holds it back for the closing credits as it’s fan service that doesn’t fit into the plot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“That is definitely the plot of something you forced me to watch.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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Shanmugam had called for an inquiry into the Auroville Foundation's exchange of high‑value land for plots of lesser value in remote areas.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
They also note that many of the willow plots compared between 2001 and 2020 were not the same locations.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
The fights at the White House will be a rare spectacle, merging corporate interests on one of the most famous plots of public land with exclusive access for select VIPs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Her mother sold two plots of farmland to cover the fees.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
That very afternoon, while Adria and I were moping in the church parking lot, my mom called some brokers and arranged to see a few plots of land for sale nearby.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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Partly that’s due to a beautifully plotted courtroom scenario and the immersive performances of Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, reuniting after “A Different Man,” as parents increasingly out of their depths.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
This correlation between crash probability and trailing two-year return is plotted in the chart above.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
All week long it felt like a strategic thinker would be the one to prevail and Rai, known on tour for his diligence, carefully plotted his way to victory.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
The complaint underscores the rising threat of terrorist attacks plotted by overseas groups as the war in Iran continues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
After he asked Washington for permission to marry a young woman from another plantation, Sheels and the young woman plotted to flee aboard a ship in September 1799.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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It was nominated for Best Picture, proving the director could still rake in big bucks without the help of Batman IP and with the intricate plotting of his earliest works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Stop AI was plotting its next stunt, draping banners from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, when Kirchner and Allen got into a screaming match over the wording, Allen and other members say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Jake, a keen footballer who spent time in the US playing the sport, said he noticed the potential clash shortly after the fixtures were released and he was plotting England's route to the final.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The second season of “House of the Dragon” left off with Rhaenyra and Alicent plotting for the former to take King’s Landing with minimal resistance in exchange for the latter’s freedom.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
The surveying group, which was responsible for plotting the course and measuring the length of the river, had their work cut out for them.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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