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successfulness

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In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Many executives, such as the CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle for example, tout early-morning work routines as a key to their success.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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In its modern version, its sculptural and chiseled oval shape inspired by the melon — a fruit long associated with abundance, prosperity and vitality — came in aluminum pleated in 24-karat gold for enhanced lightness.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
As the economy faltered, an orderly, healthy home could be sold as a form of salvation, with prosperity seemingly within reach.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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Officers with the Plainville Police Department learned of the fall the next day when someone called authorities for a well-being check on Flagge, the warrant affidavit said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
But even in the consumer technology sphere, other digital surveillance devices pose similar threats to the privacy and well-being of users, especially for women.

— Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

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