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The Second Circuit reasoned that the argument misstates the quid pro quo principle.—
Timothy M. Todd,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This is the Adriana who takes arguments, willfully misinterprets them, and then comes for someone at the worst possible moment.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some of the Supreme Court’s own justices have also voiced concerns about whether the Obergefell decision infringes on religious freedom or misinterprets the Constitution.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
26 June 2025
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This pressure also distorts decision-making.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Misspeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspeaks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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