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In 2017, Altmayer received, together with his brother, the Daniel Toscan du Plantier Prize for the best French producer of the year given by France's equivalent of the Academy Awards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Refrigerate and use within about 1 week for the best flavor.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Penny went through the whole thing, explaining: Use the frequent flier miles for the best deal for the business class tickets and use cash for the ones in the back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
People across Scotland have been frantically scrambling to find the right kind of protective eyewear as the UK prepares for the best view of a solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Keep hoping for the best, that will help you, Jo. Soon your mother will be here, and then everything will be all right.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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