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Mr. Page and Ms. Faridany outshine most of their younger peers onstage in their fluent and lucid treatment of Shakespeare’s verse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Barbra Streisand closed the “In Memoriam” segment, which Billy Crystal opened by honoring the late Rob Reiner, by singing a verse of “The Way We Were” in tribute to the late Robert Redford.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

This final quote is not from the Bible, although it has the cadence of a religious verse.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

It features an extra verse written from a female perspective, as sung by Dean, a recent Grammy winner.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"This verse is more confusing than the last!" exclaimed Allun.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda