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In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025 -
When Carter went to say goodbye to the Queen Mother at the end of the night, it has been reported that Carter broke royal protocol and gave her a peck on the cheek, as opposed to the customary curtsy.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Shaw’s salute echoed the iconic gesture made by U.S. athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Olympicsto protest racial injustice.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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A number of left-wing figures and Trump critics accused Bannon of giving a Nazi salute on stage at CPAC.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The five-episode drama, based on the true story of a group of Brazilian flight attendants who set up a scheme to smuggle HIV treatment from the US in the 1980s, will have its first bow as part of this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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The white top appeared to be made of white tweed, while the crystallized detailing which included a bow was emblazoned with glitzy black stones.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
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It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Americans needed to shake off the shackles of obeisance to technocrats.—
Danielle Allen,
Foreign Affairs,
1 June 2020
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Kardashian's bob is pulled into the sleekest half-up ponytail—we're talking not a hair out of place—that's perfectly parted in the middle up front.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Anna Wintour was there, slipping seamlessly in and out in her signature bob and oversized glasses.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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This level of preparation shows respect for the prospect’s time and builds credibility. 4.—
Samuel Darwin,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Join 3 others in the comments View Comments The past several decades have seen Fuller’s contributions recognized in some respects.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The idea of dreaming up an extensive book charting decades of Black fashion history is an homage to the unheard voices and the figures who paved their journeys over the course of their lives.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The look was perfected using five OPI shades, including the cobalt blue hue, Fiyero's My Mani, from the brand's Wicked collection. 04 of 07 Best Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour: Selena Gomez Nearly every awards show, there seems to be an homage to the gorgeous looks of decades past.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Salaam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaam. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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