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We never really told anyone — except our kids — the extent of our savings, but pretending we need to watch expenses helps people act relaxed around us.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The episode aired in 1948, but the idea is strangely valid today, except that it’s Elon Musk squaring off with himself.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
"From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," he continued.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
When a pianist smashes a bunch of keys at once, he replies, from far away, “That’s every note except F sharp.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Nobody heard her except Twitch, but she didn’t want to repeat what Boo said so as not to hurt the Major’s feelings.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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