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shockers

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plural of shocker

as in revelations

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What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
These revelations come after nearly three decades and more than $15 billion spent on California's High-Speed Rail project, yet California still hasn't laid a mile of high-speed rail track.

— Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Following a series of global shocks, the average developing country now spends more than ten percent of its revenue on interest on debt, [nearly double the burden a decade ago], crowding out investment for growth.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
But a new generation of refineries has the potential to transform economies, not only protecting countries from future energy shocks but providing the baseload power needed to ramp up manufacturing.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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The Royal Family, whose relations with Spencer have long been strained, are said to fear the book could contain numerous bombshells about Charles and Diana’s relationship, which was infamously plagued by adultery and acrimony.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, rose to fame as one of the 1950s’ most recognizable blonde bombshells.

— Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

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Locking that in on arrival prevents surprises deeper into a back-to-back trip stretch.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Sparks promises surprises from the tour, but don’t expect a tearful tribute for Finch like the one that took place at one of their warm-up shows in San Diego.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

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