soul-searching
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If the defeat is confirmed, then the party in Wales is likely to undergo a period of soul-searching, lesson-learning and an attempt to find a new direction to win back voters.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
A Reddit-like pseudo social network for OpenClaw agents called Moltbook, where chatbots converse, has also grabbed headlines and provoked soul-searching over AI.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
There will be questions and soul-searching about these horrifying disclosures in the weeks, months and years to come.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Howe admitted this month that he was not doing his job "well enough" as he embarked on a period of soul-searching.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
The committee upheld the forfeit, but not without some trepidation and soul-searching.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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