Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Lachnospiraceae may be the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the gut," Kim said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2025
In Stevenson’s novella, the contradiction must be resolved: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde cannot coexist.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2023
“Bitcoin is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to how it reacts to Fed rate expectations,” Moya said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
If a part of us is cheering for Barry or understands Sally, Rhys, and Jack, it could be that we recognize them as versions of the classic "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" horror.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2023
This seems nuts to me, like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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