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If a risky decision works out, it gets labeled as smart.—
Nathaniel Tilton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
The Tallebudgera is up for sale from AUD 132,990 (for reference, this works out at roughly US$94,500) and has lots of options available, such as configuring its layout and choosing off-grid operation with solar panels, as shown in this example model.—
Adam Williams
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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And then, there’s the leader, who breaks down just about every huddle when the team comes off the field and prepares to bat.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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How much do fans really care if a guy or girl goes over?—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The tall mules are held in place by a wide toe strap that goes over the vamp creating an open, peep toe-like design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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The biology itself, the metabolic state that determines whether a run succeeds or fails, has historically been only partially observable.—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Kittelberger succeeds Kyla Ghirardello, Miss Bel Air 2025, and is the 16th consecutive title holder.—
Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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If the industry pans out, the company says there’s the potential for collecting millions of tons a year.—
Harry Stevens,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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At the end, a giant Rodrigo picks up the hospital as the camera pans out to reveal that the hospital is a diorama and Rodrigo is in the process of moving.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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When Alamo clicks, the gun is empty.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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An engineer overhears a sales call where a partner is requesting a specific feature and immediately huddles with the salesperson once the line clicks shut.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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