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[twist] / twɪst /






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A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The venture-backed startup Beacon Software has a twist on this strategy: an AI conglomerate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And while names like Xanadu had a successful first day on the market, Quantinuum’s public listing quickly lost momentum, a surprising twist for one of the industry’s clear technical leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Andreeva has thanked herself after many of her title triumphs - a twist on a quote she "stole" from rapper Snoop Dogg.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

There’s yet another twist in a story that’s already very twisted.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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