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And finally, the hosts discuss the backlash to the SEC’s proposal to do away with its quarterly report requirement.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

In January, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn sent a letter to the city urging it to do away with its plans to close the mobile home parks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

"The computer will do away with work; everyone will be ecstatically happy."

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

“None of our friends and family ever walk through our front door,” said James, so they decided to do away with the formality.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

These flexible sheets of cedar also allowed Pocock to do away with the endless nailing of planks to the boat’s ribs.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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