spectacles
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But the British Isles have "astonishing scenery" and "extraordinary animal dramas and wildlife spectacles to match anything I have seen on my global travels", he said.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
He has a long history of turning personal grievances into public spectacles.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
The Ava Gardner of 1987, in her knitted shawl and high-bridge spectacles, seems to carry no sense of mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The 160over90 agency is one of the world’s largest sports marketing and creative firms, known for its work with major sports spectacles such as the Super Bowl, the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
She took off her spectacles, wiped them, and put them on again.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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