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Rowe had never seen her sister this way; Waldorf was always the calm and practical one when challenges arose.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The opportunity arose after she retired from UCLA, where she had served as chair of the art department and also taught photography for more than 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Melissa Grant, Carafem’s chief operations officer, said the past few years of chaos in U.S. abortion regulations prepared the organization to be nimble when the need arose.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Similar questions arose five years ago during the demise of meme stocks, which got that name because they rise and fall with social media buzz and not business fundamentals.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“I don’t truckle, and I hate being patronized as much as you do!” returned Amy indignantly, for the two still jangled when such questions arose.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott