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To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
In that crafted scene he lifted his chin and belted a longing Caribbean ballad, “Jamaica Farewell.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling, reprising his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 movie “Barbie,” donned a bedazzled pink suit and belted the ballad “I’m Just Ken.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
Head could have also been caught by Carse at third man, albeit off an incredibly difficult diving chance, and belted a return catch back at off-spinner Jacks, who put down a one-hander.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
And she’s wearing a dress—short-sleeved and belted, over tights and ankle boots.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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