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- Short for non prosequitur. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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“Seamless performances by mostly nonpros add vividness to Seidl's dark vision, though pic's unflinching and exploitative use of real-life geriatric patients borders on the cruel.”
“After almost a year of constant media attention, the public had relegated each member of the Newton dozen to one of three subgroups-the nonpros, consisting of the two scientists and two journalists; the military troika; and the five cosmonauts who did most of the skilled work during the mission.”
“Bring your action, and observe how finely I will _nonpros_ you: or reduce you to a _nolle prosequi_.”
“Masterchef," where nonpros compete before a panel of judges, including Ramsey.”
“Hmong roles were filled by nonpros and quite adequately so.”
“But what it lacks in showbiz buzz it makes up for in fandemonium among nonpros.”
“The cost of making a movie or TV show used to be an insurmountable barrier to entry for nonpros, but the dawn of YouTube and the high-def digital videocamera changed all that.”
“Valeria Gaia Germanika 's docu roots, the film features highly convincing perfs by three teenage nonpros, whose big mouths and Siberia-sized chutzpah bring chaos to their parents, peers and ultimately one another. ”
“Seamless performances by mostly nonpros add vividness to Seidl's dark vision, though pic's unflinching and exploitative use of real-life geriatric patients borders on the cruel. ”
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