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Recent Examples of breathtaking
Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world come to Belize to experience the breathtaking beauty of this natural wonder.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Which brings us to the decades-old secret of Berkshire’s breathtaking performance, highlighted by stock market events of the past year.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
The ingredients to a perfect ski destination are as follows: breathtaking scenery, fresh powder, diverse (and challenging!) terrain, modern facilities, and a strong après scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
While the town may only have a few shops and restaurants, the drive offers breathtaking scenery and access to some amazing recreation opportunities.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Which brings us to the decades-old secret of Berkshire’s breathtaking performance, highlighted by stock market events of the past year.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
The ingredients to a perfect ski destination are as follows: breathtaking scenery, fresh powder, diverse (and challenging!) terrain, modern facilities, and a strong après scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
While the town may only have a few shops and restaurants, the drive offers breathtaking scenery and access to some amazing recreation opportunities.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet Wilmot-Sitwell claims the more exciting opening is from an under-the-radar luxury operator, Kazazian, whose modernist all-white boats are the sleekest way to experience the Nile.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, his contributions moved to the forefront of a thrilling comeback.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s an intriguing discomfort to Nate Heller’s score and how Marielle uses sound, plus a kind of percussive editing rhythm to make the film’s mundane events feel heavy and its surreal events feel sublime.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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These imaginative displays bring literature to life, inspiring wonder, creativity, and a sense of adventure for all ages.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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