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The statute that created the agency was clear about what Congress was funding: work of “substantial scholarly and cultural significance” that reflects “the diversity and richness of our American cultural heritage.”
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Fidelity to Moliere's creative process and scholarly rigour were at the heart of the project, said Pierre‑Marie Chauvin, a vice president at the Sorbonne.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada” taught me to appreciate film in a profound, scholarly way that would later become my life’s driving force.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
He described Shine as "a very nice, quiet, honest person" who is "scholarly, studies a lot".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Within the scholarly community in recent years, the main tendency has been to take the latter side, or to sidestep the controversy by ignoring mainstream politics altogether.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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