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As the late economist Herb Stein famously observed, if something can’t go on forever, it will stop.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Sabrina Carpenter famously works late, so it might come as a surprise to some that “Espresso” songstress’ headlining set at Coachella 2026 is comparatively early in the night at 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

George W. Bush was famously a gut player too, and having a good gut, a good brain and good judgment are a great boost in life and leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He famously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Awards, saying Beyoncé should have won the prize for best female artist.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Sandwich and a group of followers had sailed to New York, where he got on famously with the local tribe.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins