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“Avoiding any discussion of rate hikes may come to be seen by the market as a reluctance to move,” Englander said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

It all started with the usual razzmatazz that has come to be seen at United States' World Cup games - a boisterous and patriotic fanbase, fireworks, smoke flares and a military flyover.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

In her vision, Warhol’s Factory is a literal assembly line, where actors and artists come to be molded and assembled into products, only to be cast out when they’re deemed defective.

From Salon Apr. 29, 2026

"I don't know that he's coming. I doubt he'd come, to be honest with you," Trump said.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

The well-dressed anchorwoman announces the passing of what has come to be known as “the Davey Bill,” which prohibits Confederate flags on any and all public buildings.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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