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That probably gets you where you need to be in life, so I take my many hats off to you for your ability to ask exactly what you want.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
"They gave us their best shot on a short week so hats off to them," Broncos quarterback Nix said after the win.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Jack Flaherty pitched seven innings Sunday, and hats off to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
We take our hats off to the This Is Us star for following the awards race so closely and knowing what his odds are in the supporting actor race.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024
“Well, hats off to your stylist. I don’t think anyone can argue that that’s not the most spectacular thing we’ve ever seen in an interview. Cinna, I think you better take a bow!”
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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