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Adele, who won all six categories she was nominated in, matched Beyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act, capping off what she described as a "life-changing" 12 months.

Evening Standard - Home 2012

Speaking to The IoS after her tormentor, 51-year-old Peter Underwood, pleaded guilty to harassment last week, the Eighties model-turned-author told how her confidence has been shattered by what she calls a "life-changing experience".

The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2012

This is currently the focus of considerable scientific interest following a study by Prof Richard Griffiths of Johns Hopkins University, in which he demonstrated that a modest dose 2g of psilocybin can "safely and reliably occasion a primary mystical experience that may offer long-term life-changing benefits".

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

When this takes place, the night becomes a life-changing musical under the open canopy of the Kalahari starlight theater.

The Bushman Way of Tracking God PhD Bradford Keeney 2010

Maybe I made the wrong call, and watching this film through plastic glasses would have been a life-changing experience.

'Buck': Champion Tale of a Horse Guru Joe Morgenstern 2011

The authors suggest solutions to short-term irrationality that are modest but potentially life-changing.

Measuring How and Why Aid Works—or Doesn't William Easterly 2011

Outstanding Daytime Drama: It'll be hard to top The Bold and the Beautiful and the story of cancer-stricken Stephanie and her life-changing trip to Skid Row — an illuminating, gorgeously produced heart-tugger with moments of grace and beauty reminiscent of European art films.

Daytime Emmy Awards: Michael Logan's Fearless Predictions 2011

But Yates, who gave away half of his clothes after the "life-changing" experience in Kenya, believes he can get to the next level without trading on his celebrity.

Reggie Yates: spinning lots of plates - and discs 2011

Grief is a natural and purposeful response to any life-changing event.

Wild Feminine Tami Lynn Kent 2011

The Asian Star has fabulous potstickers and their walnut shrimp is life-changing.

Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011