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the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
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Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hsu and Brunson are slated to join forces in Par for the Course, an original comedy that Brunson will pen with Abbott Elementary writer Justin Tan, also making his directorial debut.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Now two decades into her stand-up career, Cummings has released six stand-up specials across Netflix, Max, and Comedy Central, with her latest, Mouthy, debuting in November 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Reactions to Willow's debut have been overwhelmingly positive.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hsu and Brunson are slated to join forces in Par for the Course, an original comedy that Brunson will pen with Abbott Elementary writer Justin Tan, also making his directorial debut.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The feature debuted during the 2022 holiday season and has been used 40 million times since, the new release stated.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Now two decades into her stand-up career, Cummings has released six stand-up specials across Netflix, Max, and Comedy Central, with her latest, Mouthy, debuting in November 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gibson spends most of the premiere in a ridiculous wig of surfer curls; by the end, he’s got Hall’s haircut, and his inner monologue sounds suspiciously like his predecessor.Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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The look was directly inspired by the outfit-and-hair combo Dylan himself donned at a film premiere over 20 years earlier, when the singer’s own Masked and Anonymous screened at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are so many more holiday doormats at Walmart that will arrive within a few days of shipping, so be sure to add these to your cart today to ensure a festive front porch this holiday season.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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City had already started to turn the tide in derbies before Guardiola arrived, with at least four truly memorable victories under Roberto Mancini (6-1 away and 1-0 at home in 2011-12) and Manuel Pellegrini (4-1 at home, 3-0 away in 2013-14).Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, the couple recalled their first impressions of one another after being married for over 30 years.Staff Author, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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By 2014, when Petersen made a TV appearance on Shark Tank, the business was generating $500,000 a year in revenue.Stephanie Dhue,Chris DiLella,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Roads are excellent, but the abundance of wildlife makes driving between dusk and dawn risky.Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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When training camp dawned this fall, Jiricek was playing on the Blue Jackets’ second defensive pair with veteran Ivan Provorov.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wait a few minutes, and the Cold Moon will rise beneath it.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Bears have an opportunity to emerge on the other side of this in a much better position.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Saturday 30th November emerged as a key shopping day, with the peak shopping minute occurring at 8:01 a.m. on Sunday 1st December.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rebellion also broke out in the neighboring Suwayda province, dominated by the Druze religious minority, with Suwayda central prison seized and prisoners released.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two more fights broke out: one between Florida and Florida State, and another between UNC and N.C.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Saturday morning for downtown San Francisco and San Mateo County just before 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Investigators said the material had been produced between January and July 2022 in Osceola County and in March 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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