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as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery
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as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery
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All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery.
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Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 Oct. 2024
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.
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Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
24 Sep. 2024
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
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Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2024
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery.
—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 Oct. 2024
For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message.
—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
24 Sep. 2024
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2024
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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.
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Hundreds of true-crime pamphlets circulated, adorned with woodcuts depicting horrific acts of dismemberment, torture, and witchcraft.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves.
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Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, the sword-and-sorcery epic stars Nicholas Galitzine alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, launching in over 300 locations on Wednesday June 3.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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Signaling what will be a frenetic week, Draymond Green opted out of his contract, ESPN reported Monday morning, sending alarm bells across the league that the Warriors could be cooking up cap magic to potentially lure James to the Bay Area.
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Not only is the city booming with routine plans for the 4th, but there's a special sort of magic in the air as this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed right here in Philadelphia.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchery. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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