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“If they do something special, which we think they can, it could turn this country on its feet,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"Taiwan's future cannot be decided by foreign forces, nor can it be held hostage by fear, division, or short-term interests," Lai said in a speech to mark the second year of his presidency.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“We say, ‘It can, it may, we’ve seen it work for someone else, but you have to try it and see if it works for you and then please give us feedback,’ ” says Lehman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Enter facial recognition: can it resolve the debate, pulling out the true image from the collection, with no human bias and by ignoring existing labels?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

What can it profit a man to gain the whole world and to come to his property with a gastric ulcer, a blown prostate, and bifocals?

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck