spate
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That’s what’s peculiar about Gyllenhaal’s recent spate: These characters feel almost outdated, as if he’d fantasized, years ago, about playing parts like these but never got the opportunity when he was Hollywood’s critical darling.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Index providers are racing to adapt in anticipation of a spate of large IPOs later this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Here’s where economics will take a far-reaching hand, as public investors should note, given the spate of initial public offerings coming down the chute.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Similar warnings were issued after a spate of walkers on the West Highland Way fell ill in May last year.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In a spate of loneliness, I felt about inside Bear’s sack, found his recorder, and played a melody.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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