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Recent Examples of bedtime storyThe first question sparked some fun competition: Who is better at reading bedtime stories?—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025 Work-home conflict occurs when, for example, when a leader’s mind wanders to unfinished work tasks while reading a child their bedtime story.—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Originated as a bedtime story by Ian Fleming (written for his son Casper), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was adapted into a screenplay by Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes with Richard Maibaum in 1968.—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024 Originally conceived by Bond author Ian Fleming as a bedtime story for his son Casper, his 1964 novel Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was previously adapted into a 1967 film directed by Ken Hughes off a script by Roald Dahl, Hughes and Richard Maibaum.—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bedtime story
However, the trip took an awkward turn when the girlfriend insisted on crocheting a large throw blanket—complete with multiple balls of yarn—throughout the weekend's activities.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
An adult macaque’s intestines can be over a dozen feet long, and weigh a good deal more than a ball of yarn.
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.
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Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Over the course of his career, Woods has been regarded as the greatest golfer of all time, having broken and set numerous records in the sport.
Meanwhile, emerging markets are crafting their own e-commerce fairy tales.
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Paul Getter,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
George’s story felt like a fairy tale, but more like the original ones — like the original Hans Christian Andersen one where the Little Mermaid dies at the end.
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