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Simon says

American  

noun

  1. a children's game in which all players must imitate only those movements and commands of a leader that are preceded by the words “Simon says.”


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But Simon says shows are featuring more queer narratives and characters now, as well as becoming more racially diverse and representative of values across the UK.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Education and healthcare, which have driven much of the job growth this year, likely will continue to add jobs as well, Revelio’s Simon says.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

“It’ll definitely feel like a self-contained universe,” Simon says of the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

“Not one institution, not one organization, not even one sector can change it on its own,” Simon says.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

“What all of you have been doing here is the same thing,” Ms. Simon says.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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