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California officials are taking Hamilton at his word.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
There is careful specificity and intent in every word said and unsaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
But MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert offers a word of caution: Research suggests big mergers have a poor record of creating lasting value for shareholders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
"It is so hard. You are sitting there and reliving the worst thing that has ever happened to you, word by word," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
He lays the word exeter on the board.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
The rap sheet, consisting of Mr. Talarico’s own words, still stings after many repetitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
This allowed researchers to compare reports even when different people used different words to describe similar experiences.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
In other words, forecasters believe Flanagan is still the favorite, but not by much.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
It is "not going backwards, in other words", she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
I keep talking, tripping over my words, try to crack his icy stare.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Their strongly worded statement tells you everything you need to know about how upset they are.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
She responded with a sweetly worded request for $60.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The way the current agreement is worded, either side can walk away easily.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
The way it’s worded, it’s supposed to go to the top creative individuals who made the show and its legacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Bayona would ask his carefully worded question, and more than once a nurse appeared with a stack of patient folders.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
The wording of these disclaimers was all over the map.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
The party's joint deputy leaders have been at odds over the subject, with Mothin Ali backing the move, and Rachel Millward describing the wording as "problematic".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Opponents say the proposition’s vague wording could result in vital services being excluded from the list of program expenses permitted in the 90% of revenues, prompting clinics to cut programs to avoid financial penalties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Anindya uses several chatbots to find information -- and to help her use effective wording when applying for jobs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
I can barely make out the wording from the sender.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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