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Given the changing sales prospects, advances paid to authors of nonfiction books are down “marginally,” said Elyse Cheney, owner of the Cheney Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Given that your friend loves chocolate, consider buying a cake from Proof Bakery in Atwater Village.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Given the lack of explanation in the court’s order, we can’t be sure how the justices voted or what their reasoning was.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Given the volatile nature of this tournament, McIlroy knows the value of his unflustered round.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Given that she tended to keep quiet about her achievements, she may have worked on others, too.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield