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grand old men

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plural of grand old man

as in first ladies

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Another tactic is to ignore the value of expensive systems such as backup power generators and chillers, with attorneys arguing those assets are not permanent fixtures that qualify as property.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
The tariffs apply to products including heavy machinery, plastic polymers, home goods, light fixtures, paper products, specialized medical supplies and other imports.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Liberia’s flag resembles that of the US; its capital was named Monrovia after America’s fifth President James Monroe, and its early institutions were heavily influenced by Washington.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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