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Counting earlier pledges by its founders and employees, Anthropic said about a fifth of its stock will be directed to public benefit, with more possible if it hits valuation targets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

“I get the overall angst, but I don’t think it needs to be directed toward the corporate retirement plan.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Ministers said it would simplify administration and reduce duplication so that more resources could be directed to front line treatment as well as delivering more consistency in care across the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Open might better be directed at tournament organizers and brands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

These can’t both be true: kings don’t take orders, so instinct cannot be a king and be directed by the intellect.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker


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