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The racetrack, for that matter, is also frequently blocked by the subjects’ plumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

What becomes abundantly clear by the end of “Race Against Time” is that the title isn’t talking about the past, although director Traci A. Curry uses ominous timestamps to give chronological structure to subjects’ testimonials.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

And in many of Pemberton’s pieces, miniature renderings of his previous works can be found on the walls of his subjects’ homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

The pair scoured medical archives and found a 1977 study that looked at 20 healthy subjects’ bathroom patterns.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

When I asked her why I’d want to take my subjects’ money, she was surprised.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine