Sense and Sensibility
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It may be some time before we see as good copies of Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice again so these will live in the memory for a long time.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2022
Willoughby, in "Sense and Sensibility," sings duets with Marianne and copies out sheet music for her.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2022
But while Daphne and Simon proved me wrong, for a while there he was giving off some serious Willoughby from Sense and Sensibility vibes.
From Slate • Feb. 15, 2021
Benjamin Disraeli and Henry Adams, among others, had employed the conceit; “ Sense and Sensibility ” was written by “A Lady.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2019
My favorites were Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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