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The papers caught the attention of Thomas Edison, then 40 years old, rumpled, ascetic and already the most powerful figure in American electrical innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Say you don’t pay much attention to the nitty-gritty of politics and think they’re all a bunch of clowns.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“It’s been great. The level of focus and attention to detail, the communication, everything has been elevated,” forward Jarred Vanderbilt said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Back inside the compound, Roberts-Smith turned his attention to the senior Essa, the prosecutors' submission continues.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Ordinarily, with the male guards anyway, they had a bold, breezy manner; now even they had to form ruler-straight lines and stand hours at frozen attention.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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