the bar

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A black belt in taekwondo, the impressive Yanin sets the bar high in the opening scene, battling two goons who hoist her aloft in the splits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Reservations are a must for Australia games and Kiwi fans are welcome to make the bar their own, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Yet aside from how to make a mojito and carry a tray of glasses above his head, the England manager said his time at the bar taught him valuable lessons for his future career.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s no doubt, “Cars” lowered the bar for the studio.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Yeah, that’s him! That’s the bar mitzvah kid over there!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman