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Because a famous math problem that stumped humans for the better part of a century has finally been toppled—by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
The development marks “a notable shift from the largely seat-based model that has defined the franchise for the better part of a decade,” the analyst added.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
In fact, he’s been saying it explicitly for the better part of 40 years: “We should take the oil.”
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
His career was taking off after the better part of a decade doing sets at the Comedy Store, where he was the first Vietnamese American person to work as a door guy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
For the better part of one hundred years, this was the home of Cook County Hospital.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
