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“What we’re finding is these younger people have an opportunity to make an impact today better than they’ve ever been able to make an impact before,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Western carmakers have also faced intense competition from Chinese carmakers, which are able to produce vehicles faster and more cheaply.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The divergence underscores just how much stocks have been able to defy the normal laws of gravity in a period marked by a pandemic, inflation and a sharp rise in interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Late Sunday, the crews returned and were able to remove some of the tank’s insulation to get a more accurate reading of the temperature inside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
As my health returned, I was able to use my eyes longer.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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