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Exact numbers of Afghan civilian deaths are harder to come by, but we know they are in the tens of thousands.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

The main concern for investors at this point should be about valuation and growth prospects if funding for acquisitions gets harder to come by.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

But depending on where you are, in-person sessions can be pricey, or hard to come by.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

CEO Charlie Morrison told MarketWatch on Thursday that the chain’s most loyal customers come by around once a month.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

“If I’m still working at that ole Waffle House, y’all come by and I’ll throw in a couple of chocolate chip waffles for free.”

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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