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Simon says

American  

noun

  1. a children's game in which all players must imitate only those movements and commands of a leader that are preceded by the words “Simon says.”


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Simon says that after the Covid-19 pandemic, they've seen some of the best box office statistics since records began.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025

"In education, a lot of teachers leave because of behaviour - it's not managed," Simon says.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

Education and healthcare, which have driven much of the job growth this year, likely will continue to add jobs as well, Revelio’s Simon says.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025

The tunes came quickly, Simon says — several over two or three days at Sonic Ranch, then another several over two or three days in Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

“We’re literally driving to Waffle House. Right now,” Simon says, but he stretches his hand back to take some.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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