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The one-minute preview also features new clips of Gaga and the Napoleon actor kissing in a burning room, sharing cigarette smoke through jail cell bars and waltzing under streetlights.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
Artificial light sources could be a streetlight or a light in a house some distance away.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Angels descended on young cholos under the orange glow of a Los Angeles streetlight.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Visitors to Hershey are immediately impressed by the pristine environment, where the grounds are immaculate and the Hershey's Kisses streetlights add a whimsical touch to the festive atmosphere.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
Artificial light sources could be a streetlight or a light in a house some distance away.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Angels descended on young cholos under the orange glow of a Los Angeles streetlight.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
Visitors to Hershey are immediately impressed by the pristine environment, where the grounds are immaculate and the Hershey's Kisses streetlights add a whimsical touch to the festive atmosphere.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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There were no props or scenery (except for a few folding chairs and some basic lighting).Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, across 180 bedrooms, many with ocean views, the décor is inspired by classical Arabic design—with tasselled, bedside lanterns, fret-work headboards and dark wooden furniture.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Swap Outdoor Inflatables for Classic Elements Outdoor inflatables have been popular for years, but some people want to return to simple and nostalgic exterior holiday decorating instead—whether that be with lots of string lights, vintage figurines, lanterns, or pots of winter greenery.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its headlights initially tested as Poor, but new headlights were provided by the company and then the vehicle was retested, earning a Good rating.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The softness of the past version’s skin was ditched for hard edges, as though the previous version had traded Cocoa Puffs for CrossFit, with sharp LED headlights and towering tail lamps that stretched along most of the D-pillars.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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On the Chinese side, modern buildings feature glass atriums, armored vehicles glide along paved roads and floodlights blaze in the night sky.New York Times, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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At the country’s tabulation center, every door will be fitted with metal detectors, floodlights will be installed, and on election day the center will be protected by a ring of snipers deployed on roofs around the building, election officials told NBC.David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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The audience hunted for their seats beneath the chandelier.Tomas Weber, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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After class, flip the chandelier and podium to turn the entry into a disco party.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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This could be a place of worship, a local botanical garden, a quiet hiking trail—or even a cozy spot at home with candles and comfortable seating.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
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Buildings, trees, gaslights, fences and church steeples were covered by snow.Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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