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"I'm not expecting, by all means, anywhere near the full pipeline to be delivered in any market, but equally in Glasgow and Edinburgh," he said.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“The last 10 years don’t happen without Aaron Donald, and if he wants to come help kick off the next 10 years, by all means we’re ready.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

"If they want to initiate extradition proceedings, by all means," he added, calling extradition cases in US courts "a demanding procedure".

From Barron's May 10, 2026

And by all means, they should address their many reasonable complaints to James Blair.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2026

You must also tell your own story, Marguerite; write it, by all means.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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