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“I look forward to having a robust and honest conversation about how we actually protect what is culturally very dear to members of my community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In a high-profile visit in May, French President Emmanuel Macron threw his support behind Pashinyan, embracing the Armenian leader as a dear friend.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
“One of the first things she did was take me to meet her dear friends in the White House,” he recalled.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
He held on for dear life as the outhouse started jerking and jolting, ’most shaking his teeth loose.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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