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That has always sounded conservative — or at least, reasonable.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Realising her nails clicking together sounded like a typewriter, she wrote 9 to 5 while waiting around on set.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The turbo in-line six-cylinder engine was fine and all but, one customer complained, “it sounded like you were driving a Honda.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

A few months ago, that would have sounded like the delusional ramblings of someone with no chance at winning.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

The clop and clatter of the horse and wagon sounded from the street as James’s ba drew up in front of the store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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