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Many of those readers have asked whether emerging markets offer a “safer” alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“Without substantial new revenue sources, Health Services will have no alternative but to consider planning for service curtailments — including possible facility closures and staff layoffs — beginning in early 2027.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
It used to be relatively easy to secure a medical exemption, perform alternative civilian service, or avoid the draft by staying in education.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"If the ships failed to heed their instructions, detaining them was a viable alternative," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Though life there was hard, they seemed to have no better alternative.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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