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But the specificity of the timeline as mentioned earlier in the year is not typical, suggesting we may in fact see a new record before the year is out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ohtani also mentioned earlier this week that his biceps problem, which flared for the second time this season during his last at-bat July 3, has not completely subsided.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
That proposal I mentioned earlier to increase the retirement age suggested it be targeted at the top 40% of earners, i.e., those most exposed to AI.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
And what about all that military hardware I mentioned earlier?
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Justice Douglas tells of attending a meeting of federal field men who were discussing protests by citizens against plans for the spraying of sagebrush that I mentioned earlier in this chapter.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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