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The story follows “Miranda Priestly as she navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing,” according to the synopsis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Now, the convicted killer argues that his "torturous and inhumane" detention conditions during his trial made him incapable of making rational decisions when he pleaded guilty, according to a court synopsis of the case.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
“The Housemaid” is far from the formulaic thriller its trailers and general synopsis suggest.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
It shows how the couple faced "a monumental battle, both on a professional and personal level" to defy his health problems to move home and to stage the final gig, the official synopsis said.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
Surprisingly, Hank finished off his synopsis with the as-yet-unpublished findings.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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