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This unlikely friendship has created something of a fan base in the wrestling world.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Syd recorded “Beard” between a studio she built at her parents’ place and a studio in North Hollywood owned by Raphael Saadiq, the veteran R&B star whom Syd counts as something of a mentor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Frozen puff pastry is something of a foodie darling, but deservedly so.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Despite some tepid reactions on the streets away from Midtown Manhattan, something of a World Cup effect has been witnessed at non-World Cup matches.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Our half-siblings from Papa’s first marriage had always been something of a mystery to me, so I was curious to learn more about Ella, and Hilda brought her out to Mason to meet me.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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