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Lilies are so much more glorious when played against a backdrop of contorted or dark-leafed plants.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

One of the most famous is called Water Lilies 1914-26.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 12, 2023

There are the Lilies of the Valley, Queen Elizabeth's favorite flower, which represent the return of happiness.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2023

Winfrey recalls watching Poitier become the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar in 1964 for "Lilies of the Field," saying it gave her hope for what was possible in her own life.

From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2022

Lilies used to be a movie theater, before.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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