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But the record of success in regime-change initiatives is sparse, especially when the nation seeking a revolution chooses to engage only from a distance.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Given the money swirling around the region, if the EU chooses to probe that particular element of the deal then it will be closely scrutinized, and could act as something of a test case for future deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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The parade committee selects the grand marshal based on heritage, community involvement, and outreach ability.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whom Indianapolis selects next month could be greatly affected by the decisions the team makes this month.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Decides (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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