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Recent Examples of mind-bending
Many have struggled with the ethical conundrum and the whole mind-bending shenanigan is undoubtedly going to remain a morally thorny topic for eons to come.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As always, Yellowjackets is full of mind-bending detours, supernatural gobbledygook, and foliage-laden costumes.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is a mind-bending endorsement by McMahon’s think tank.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Straight Circle is a mind-bending cinematic experience, masterfully combining action, comedy, and nail-biting drama.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As always, Yellowjackets is full of mind-bending detours, supernatural gobbledygook, and foliage-laden costumes.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is a mind-bending endorsement by McMahon’s think tank.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Straight Circle is a mind-bending cinematic experience, masterfully combining action, comedy, and nail-biting drama.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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The other half of my heritage traces back to Igbo culture, originating from Southeast Nigeria, a country famous for its bronze and terracotta art, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant Afrobeats scene.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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After years of tight restrictions on foreign property ownership, a recent court ruling has opened the door for international buyers to purchase land in one of the country’s most breathtaking locations.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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What was really interesting was that this change in brain activity occurred both in people who were blind and in those with sight.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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What was more interesting is what happened when the three returned back to camp.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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There’s an intriguing nihilistic streak to the whole affair, but what comes before isn’t funny or insightful enough to warrant what is ultimately served up.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of intriguing archaeological discoveries from around the globe.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Solving cases, presenting them in court, and seeking justice for victims is all absolutely thrilling, even if the story can go completely off the rails sometimes.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Though the film relied on CGI for Cosmo’s on-screen presence, the physical robot has made appearances at screenings and events, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in a way that feels both thrilling and unsettling.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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