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That was more of a mind-bending exercise during the rookie seasons of other quarterbacks who have gone through Halas Hall in recent years.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
Caddo Lake writer-directors Celine Held and Logan George are still pinching themselves over M. Night Shyamalan’s faith in their mind-bending second feature.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
The shape of things to come is suggested by mind-bending projections for countries at the vanguard of tomorrow’s depopulation: places with abidingly low birthrates for over half a century and favorable life expectancy trends.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
The film’s mind-bending story centers on Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine).
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
Caddo Lake writer-directors Celine Held and Logan George are still pinching themselves over M. Night Shyamalan’s faith in their mind-bending second feature.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
The shape of things to come is suggested by mind-bending projections for countries at the vanguard of tomorrow’s depopulation: places with abidingly low birthrates for over half a century and favorable life expectancy trends.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
The film’s mind-bending story centers on Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine).
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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A little laundry drama is almost exciting again after seeing so much of it with Bri on Mediterranean!Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, one of the most intriguing marks is unrelated to protection.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The world’s only fully underground zip line course located inside the Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., is a series of six ziplines and two challenge bridges combined with a thrilling glow-in-the-dark twist that transforms the caverns into a vibrant spectacle of color, light, and music.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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