adore
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What’s more, there are countless small yet memorable visual and narrative details to adore — things that, at first sight, look like bizarre directorial choices, but ultimately operate in the service of this gonzo story.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
It’s easy to adore the star in the mid-to-late 1950s when he’s young and svelte, scandalizing and delighting America with his wiggly hips, popularizing a new sound dubbed rock ‘n’ roll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
To end on the wonderful Joan Didion quote — a writer we all adore, of course — “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
All are quick to point out that they adore the goals of this project.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
In countless ways, he cheered her on, telling her that “I adore, adore, adore You!”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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