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He was one of a handful of executives who visited the Apple co-founder to say goodbye the day before Jobs died, according to the book “After Steve” by Tripp Mickle.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

She declined, instead asking him to provide his number, according to the book.

From BBC Oct. 8, 2024

Mr. Haynes, of Portland, debuted in the W.W.F., which is today called World Wrestling Entertainment, in 1986, according to the book “WWE Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to World Wrestling Entertainment.”

From New York Times Feb. 11, 2024

Some ran for their rifles, but Hodikoff told them, “Do not shoot, maybe the Americans can save us yet,” according to the book.

From Seattle Times Dec. 9, 2023

Toby was disappointed, but he had to admit that according to the book there was another way.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder




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