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"The character stuff is uncanny & weird tho, & it feels like artistic expression risks being squeezed out."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
For those who didn’t register the dismissal, a second slide included text messages with the words: “I ain’t reading all that/ I’m happy for u tho/ or sorry that happened.”
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2024
Reed appeared to confirm the report when he referenced it on the social media site X, writing: “done took out a real one, we gone shake back tho don’t worry”.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023
“An Angela Bassett mother/daughter Oscar bait filmé where Angela has Alzheimer’s and Keke goes back to her childhood home to take care of her even tho they’re estranged and drama ensues WHEN.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2022
I am the youngest of the whole town, tho.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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