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As a result, the collapse of Stockmann’s crusade feels rushed—especially in the pivotal town-meeting scene, in which his brother, the mayor, outmaneuvers him and fellow-citizens shout him down.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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In response, Brennan balks at the idea — surely, Williams has experienced cooler things?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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Glushon balks at many of Raman’s positions, including her opposition to a law that allows the city to ban homeless people from the streets near schools.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The system reasons underneath, processing infinitely complex 3D scenarios, handling trade clashes, regulations and tradeoffs - learning from user feedback over time to eliminate the need for users to supervise its intelligence.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investors are eyeing what the Bank of Japan might do on interest rates as the central bank’s policy board concludes its two-day meeting Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
19 Dec. 2025
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So opines Daniel Radcliffe in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which just opened at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Columnist Cameron Smith opines about a less-than-inspiring group of Republican candidates.—
Tacuma Roeback,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Second-guesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-guesses. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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