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As the two women argue over which one of them should ascend to a higher position of power, Russell provides Wyler with a put-upon weariness that matches her glower.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The put-upon journalist also finds some time to torment the new fiancée (Reid Scott) of his former flame (Michelle Williams), using his parasitic alter ego to one-up the battle of the sexes.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
In rapid succession, we’re introduced to the team: The Bride (Indira Varma), Frankenstein (David Harbour), Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), Weasel (Sean Gunn), Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao), G.I. Robot (also Gunn) and their put-upon handler in the field, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Loading your audio article If Cheryl Hines doesn’t realize it already, playing the role of loyal but put-upon wife to a controversial spouse like Robert F. Kennedy Jr can only last so long.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The put-upon journalist also finds some time to torment the new fiancée (Reid Scott) of his former flame (Michelle Williams), using his parasitic alter ego to one-up the battle of the sexes.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
In rapid succession, we’re introduced to the team: The Bride (Indira Varma), Frankenstein (David Harbour), Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), Weasel (Sean Gunn), Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao), G.I. Robot (also Gunn) and their put-upon handler in the field, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Loading your audio article If Cheryl Hines doesn’t realize it already, playing the role of loyal but put-upon wife to a controversial spouse like Robert F. Kennedy Jr can only last so long.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Put-upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put-upon. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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