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Economists believe the U.S. only needs to add 50,000 jobs a month — or even less — to do the trick.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

If surging revenue isn’t enough to revive the stock, new hardware might do the trick.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Doubts linger over if a stronger yuan on its own would do the trick in tackling China’s trade imbalance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Maybe a few more drops would do the trick.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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