as in analysis
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025 -
The brand also prominently lists their certificate of analysis on their website, a major bonus for users who appreciate transparency.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Mentioned almost as an aside during jury selection last week, the subject of the suddenly unreachable Victim-3, came up on May 9 in what was supposed to be near formality of a hearing.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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These asides prevent The Last of Us from delving into Ellie’s larger emotional journey of having to rediscover her humanity while she’s overwhelmed by her grief.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Lately, Gaines’ commentary has included spotlighting and vilifying transgender children and teens for their involvement in women’s and girls’ sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Obiter dictum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obiter%20dictum. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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