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A vast number of ancient manuscripts have been lost; most information simply was never written down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
McKellen recalled saying, “But Patrick think of your stage career in the UK. Do you really want to risk—getting lost in Hollywood for years and years?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
"Lots of lives have been lost in nine months. I think this should make everyone reflect -- the whole of society, the politicians -- about why this is happening in the 21st century," Cecilio said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Where they really lost us was management’s commentary that supply would not come into balance until the middle of next year,” Goldberg added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
A sudden chill to his left, and he nearly lost his footing.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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