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It would certainly be the easy way out, the continuation of a downsizing effort already in progress following one of the dictates of retirement—less stuff, more experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

An old-school tip for finding new music: If Spotify’s algorithm makes you feel stuck in a musical rut, there’s an easy way out.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

"Contesting against a major figure signals that I am not taking the easy way out," Shah, who has cast himself as a representation of youth-driven political change, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

Some estimate they can make a few multiples of their current revenue by moving to SoFi, and that’s certainly a legitimate motivation, but it’s also the easy way out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025

She crossed them—artlessly, she felt, like some arm amateur taking the easy way out.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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