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I use that term intentionally, by the way, because Ellroy hates it.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

She told MarketWatch that she feels disheartened, sad and frustrated by the way things have played out.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

“We’ve been sitting here for the last 35 years while, by the way, other countries are rapidly expanding their domestic nuclear fleets,” Sumner said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

This is a term for when the Moon appears much larger than it is based on its position in the sky - an effect caused by the way our brains process visual information.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

It wasn’t like he could say, Please pass the mushy peas, and oh, by the way, Sara’s a thief.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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