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Recent Examples of mind-bending
Lake said that prior to meeting Evans, she was adamantly opposed to mind-bending substances.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Entry to this mind-bending mix of mushrooms, Warp Zones, and Koopas requires its own separate ticket; be sure to book in advance.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Developer and architect John Portman's mind-bending Sea Island beach house could be yours for an equally eye-popping $40 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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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Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Entry to this mind-bending mix of mushrooms, Warp Zones, and Koopas requires its own separate ticket; be sure to book in advance.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Developer and architect John Portman's mind-bending Sea Island beach house could be yours for an equally eye-popping $40 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for mind-bending
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world come to Belize to experience the breathtaking beauty of this natural wonder.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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But customers praise the business for ‘exciting new things coming’ Popular CT donut shop to close.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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These are the most interesting games announced at PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2024.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was something so interesting about that fabric.Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 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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While there are so many things to love about shopping at Costco year-round, there's something even more thrilling about shopping at the members-only store during the holidays.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article MAUI – The UConn men’s basketball team lost a thrilling, foul-laden overtime game to Memphis in its first game of the Maui Invitational, 99-97 on Monday.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
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