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Before his casting as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” he had spent decades as a classical theater performer in Britain, especially in the works of Shakespeare.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
India's foreign ministry also said both sides welcomed progress in trade negotiations and reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a deal, which has long been in the works.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
A graphic novel sequel is in the works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
It likely helped that the works were identifiable and only valuable if left intact, Marinello said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Natural Selection...is a power incessantly ready for action, and is as immeasurably superior to man's feeble efforts, as the works of Nature are to those of Art.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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