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Most Sunday evenings, Brockman drafts “Top of Mind” memos to staff, which alternate between the shorthand of a heads-down builder and Silicon Valley swagger.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
"If the rent here or in other places goes up, I really can't afford it," the 63 year-old told AFP, adding that she was unable to find alternate accommodation nearby.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
What if the Premier League changed its rules and awarded the trophy to the winners by alternate means?
From BBC • May 26, 2026
In his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh suggested that he may encourage the Fed to look at alternate inflation metrics that have shown more moderate readings recently.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“Just like Mom said the bad people from the alternate world used the kids from Arizona as a ‘lure,’ and she had to rescue them.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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