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Among these is Abe Burrows, played with amusing wit and oiliness by the terrific David Krumholtz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
"I've known and respected Jay Clayton for decades. His intelligence, temperament and deep commitment to public service will make him a terrific DNI," added Jim Hines, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“Bradley was a terrific pitcher and Trent was a super hitter and they’re all very close,” Medure said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Writer and producer Don Winslow, who created the 2001 procedural drama UC: Undercover, in which Handy appeared, described Handy as a "terrific actor".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He tells Vincent that living with Sien and her children, the insufficient money, the lack of food, the worries—it’s all taking a terrific toll on him.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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