coming up with
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“I always saw myself just as an ideator, just coming up with ideas—whether it’s a song or a concept, a product vision—just creating,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The IRS was told to remedy this back in 2017, and conferred it with the SSA, but it determined that coming up with a new data-sharing plan wouldn’t be “useful.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The pressure of Pixar’s legacy can be a little overwhelming and coming up with an original idea is difficult, said Chong, who directed “Hoppers” and also serves as a writer on the film.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
When based in a sensitive Middle Eastern posting, the former official said he had worked hard to prevent the then Prince Andrew from visiting, coming up with excuses to delay attempted visits.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“Sinclair thinks young people are better at coming up with fresh ideas because they’re more open and idealistic. He plans to pick a different issue every year and give away a million euros each time.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
