being

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They’ve ruined the most amazing, the most beautiful place on earth,” and tweaked a popular Texas slight about someone being all hat and no cattle to describe Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Fifteen laws have either been passed or are currently being debated in 11 states.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The publication of the report follows the outcome of the BBC's own investigation into what led to the slur being broadcast, which was published earlier this week.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

If so, does their agreement have a “don’t ask, don’t tell” clause, or is your co-worker being asked to give details on the who, when, or how?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

One last strum through C major, the sound of everything being okay, and I sing the opening line: “This song is your Valentine card. In it are all the words I could never say.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith