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  • adjective Alternative spelling of brokeback in the homosexual sense.

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Examples

  • Woe to the idiots dumb enough to utter the phrase Brokeback Mountain.

    No Mercy Lori Armstrong 2010

  • Woe to the idiots dumb enough to utter the phrase Brokeback Mountain.

    No Mercy Lori Armstrong 2010

  • The day Jake Gyllenhaal was cast in "Brokeback," the chatter around the industry was not about what a wise choice he'd made.

    11/13/2005 2005

  • Gyllenhaal earned his acting credentials with memorable turns in Brokeback Mountain and Zodiac, though controversy overwhelmed the one film as much as public confusion undermined the other, blunting his arrival in either case.

    Preview: Brothers « Screaming Blue Reviews 2009

  • How did his Harvey move you, compared to Ledger and Gyllenhall's performances in Brokeback Mountain?

    Oscar night ennui 2009

  • While the human element in Brokeback Mountain was and still is polarizing/controversial - it's also clear that the environment in which the story is set is in fact the one key element that sets this story apart.

    Brokeback Tree Stand Dave Hurteau 2008

  • I mean, I never saw him in Brokeback Mountain, but I own all his other movies I know of.

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Heath Ledger found dead in New York 2008

  • The Australian-born actor was an Oscar nominee for his role in "Brokeback Mountain" and has numerous other screen credits.

    HEATH LEDGER IS DEAD – UPDATE 2008

  • The guy really broke free in Brokeback Mountain and I'm Not There, and his turn in Dark Knight just showed you how versatile and immensely gifted the young actor was.

    FHM's Interview with Heath Ledger on Playing The Joker « FirstShowing.net 2008

  • I think obviously his death solidifies the nomination, and more than likely, given that he gave an amazing performance in Brokeback Mountain a few years ago, well, it all adds up as an almost sure thing.

    For Your Consideration: Heath Ledger for Best Supporting Actor | /Film 2008

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