gears

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The exhibition comes as the US gears up for the 250th anniversary of the nation's July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

So I shifted gears, pivoting into what is called “strengths-based” pedagogy — in this instance, meaning a discussion of how enslaved people contributed to American environmentalism as we know it today.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

With the legal fight set to escalate, Sorsby switched gears and plans to withdraw his lawsuit against the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The winner will lead the second-largest city in the US, grappling with issues like homelessness and affordable housing as Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Olympics.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The gears in Violet’s inventive brain seemed to stop.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket