as in inhabits
to supply with inhabitants
a science-fiction novel about a mission to people Mars
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And that seemingly uninterrupted one-take is its own argument for the necessity of the medium to transport and astound us out of a banal world, one as banal as the one the Deliriant inhabits as civilization comes to its last gasp.—
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
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In the film, the monster inhabits a world where people have discovered that the key to immortality is to cease dreaming, but Deliriants continue to do so, risking death in the process.—
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Pixar populates this ocean with entertaining characters and unforgettable dangers, but the thrills won’t scare young viewers about taking a dip, even with the presence of a ravenous shark.—
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Plus, the marine life that populates SpongeBob’s underwater world is animated beautifully (especially for those of us who love vibrant, bold colors).—
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“Peoples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peoples. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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