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In recent research, economists Ulrike Malmendier and Stefan Nagel argue that came about because the years of low inflation that preceded the pandemic conditioned people to think the inflation run-up wouldn’t last.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

And it came about because more than half a century ago, when it appeared that the coast was becoming too privatized and industrialized, a citizen uprising led to the protections we enjoy today.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Lomachar's says his discovery came about purely by chance.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Jeff said their first trip to the city came about in 2024, when after watching an episode of the series featuring Wrexham band the Declan Swans, they ordered some of their merchandise.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The friendship between them came about through an especially rash act on Pirithoüs’ part.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton



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