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But in the backdrop to Rubio's visit lies a question -- how does India, long courted by the United States, figure in the norms-shattering and highly personalized worldview of President Donald Trump?
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Jazz music drifts into the night from an open doorway guarded by a resolute figure in a black suit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He was a self-made figure in show business, a nobody who became a somebody in a competitive field.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Wood has remained a popular figure in the asset-management industry due to her views around disruptive innovation.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“And yet she came to me. She invited me here personally, as you—” He stops, a figure in the crowd catching his eye.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
