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That can’t be said of many of America’s arms races with other nations over the past 80 years, but it seems to be the case with this one.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

"I can see why they do it because they don't want all their players playing abroad, but I don't think that's necessarily going to be the case anyway," said Lawes.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Horing said he’s making a bet that won’t be the case with Wonderful.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Smith notes that putting a $16.73 million price tag on Harry and Meghan’s home lags well behind the local market’s overall growth—although he points out this can be the case with “extremely volatile ultraluxury” properties.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

As far as Aristotle was concerned, phenomena included everything which was generally accepted to be the case.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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