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The initial deal he signed in 2022 would have expired by now had he not signed an extension in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"I thought there would have been more impact on entry-level white-collar jobs being eliminated by now than has actually happened," he told the conference on Tuesday, as reported by The Australian.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But after graduating earlier this month—and applying for about 200 positions and networking with more than 80 alumni working at big companies while in school—Vado expected to have a job by now.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Leaders of other nations have interacted with Trump enough by now to appreciate that they can throw “RuPaul’s Drag Race” levels of shade at him and he’ll have absolutely no idea.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

As for Handsome, had he been a great black-backed gull, he would have likely flown back to the comfort of his field and reflection pond by now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el