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hamartias

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plural of hamartia

as in tragic flaws

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More than 11 million Jordanians live between the Jordan River, the Red Sea and eastern deserts strewn with ruins.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Surrounding Ain Ebel are the ruins of towns and villages hit by relentless Israeli bombardment, bulldozing and controlled demolitions.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025

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Fagnano was able to diagnose some of the disguises from Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finding soft spots in zone coverages both in the short and intermediate areas of the field.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
If the fruit has wrinkles or soft spots or doesn’t smell good, don’t buy it.

— Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

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