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"It's really scary. When I got sole custody, I used to think, 'It'll be okay from here on out,' but now there's the possibility that we might be tied together," Ryo said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

These companies have huge operational cash flows, but now it isn’t enough to cover the expenses, and they have started to dip into debt markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Just this week, OpenAI emerged victorious from a legal fight with Musk, who helped found the organization but now competes with it.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Bridal magazines have long graced grocery aisles, but now there are publications marketing to the husband-to-be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There was a slice of duck, a bowl of soup in front of her, but now that she gave them a proper look, something about them didn’t appear quite as appetizing as she had remembered.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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