as in Joe Blows
an average or ordinary man
to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The hub employs thousands of workers, has 300 daily flights and sorts more than 400,000 packages an hour.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Liebman says Gen Z and young millennial workers are also returning to the city for proximity to opportunity.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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