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China's government is increasingly counting on homegrown hardware to boost its position in the AI race against the United States.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

With a bullpen game scheduled for the evening half of a doubleheader Sunday, the Dodgers were counting on Yamamoto to pitch deep into Game 1 and let as many relievers as possible rest up.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

And yet Lind is shutting down free community walks that don’t profit from the name “Hot Girl Walk” — is she counting on the mere threat of legal action to get her way?

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Analysts say Netanyahu could be counting on a repeat of such a scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

And maybe his denseness was the ultimate protection, the thing his father had been counting on all along.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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