designed
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Designed by Percy P. Lewis, the Westwood Village Theatre originally opened as a part of the Fox Theatres chain in 1931.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Designed in partnership with celebrated Apple alumnus Jony Ive, the model also represents a leap into a new technology for a brand built over decades around the size, sound and sensation of traditional engines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Meta markets its glasses under the tagline: "Designed for privacy, controlled by you."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Designed with a curved railing that spins at the touch of a button, the closet became one of the most recognizable features in the teen’s room throughout the show.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Designed to be lightweight and easy to carry and set up, Abwehr Enigma was a medium-security model.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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