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Although he understood Opel's need to remain competitive globally, he worried that a strategy of cutting German engineering expertise could eventually "come back to haunt them in the long run".

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

“I truly can’t wait to come back and perform for you soon.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

In a war of maneuver, the tank and other armor would come back into its own, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

"When I'm tired sometimes a flashing dot might come back, and it's not nice when it does."

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

I come back from my run and shower a second time, but my misery is still stickier than fish slime.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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