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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life

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    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • However, the Canadians are doing less, which forces the U.S. to take on a greater share of the responsibility.
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    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.
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