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Omdia’s recent study found that the volume of phones under $400 will decline, while higher price points will offset the decline.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
But that belief doesn’t appear to align with reality, as according to recent studies, women may receive significantly less in Social Security benefits than their male counterparts.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

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The name, Calliope, nods to the Greek muse of epic poetry, who, like Moroney, was said to be a vulnerable storyteller.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

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Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.

— Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of retrospection

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Parts of the novel, especially those evoking Michel’s introspection, have a Jamesian density of psychological nuance.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
That’s why introspection and self-knowledge are at the core of every spiritual and philosophical tradition—the drive not just to know the world but to know ourselves, with each layer of self-knowledge unlocking a deeper one.

— Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026

Definition of introspection

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Whereas, symptoms for women tend to be more internalized and subtle, such as with more quiet distractibility, daydreaming, disorganization, excessive talking and emotional dysregulation.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
No amount of daydreaming would have been able to replace the knowledge that Lenny could have shared.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

Definition of daydreaming

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Plus, all of the songs put you in a nearly hypnotic trance that forces you to count in your head or tap your foot along to the beats.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 July 2026
Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where UFC ring girl Chrissy Blair put America in a trance to celebrate the big 2-5-0.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of trance

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Jackass Forever, a much better movie, did a lot of this stuff, too, serving as a reverie while also delivering mostly new material.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Both human and artificial, and tantalizingly difficult to parse, the screams puncture the track’s otherwise steamy atmosphere, like a reminder of reality in the middle of a dreamy reverie.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026

Definition of reverie

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Traveling on your own can also be ideal for the wellness seeker, with time built in for personal reflection and relaxation at a spa.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
But shoppers who stand in its reflection can see themselves in a new light, wearing outfits without having to try them on.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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