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And in the three years since Arkansas began allowing students to get about $7,000 annually toward tuition, about 120 new private schools opened.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Thousand Oaks and Santa Clarita could get about one-fifth of an inch of rain; downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport, one-tenth of an inch; and Long Beach, one-twentieth.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2026

He said he has poured about $165,000 into buying and improving his getaway; without power, he figures he could get about $40,000 for it.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

That means redeeming investors will get about $730 million.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

Joel says the chickens get about 20 percent of their diet from the fresh grass, worms, grasshoppers, and crickets they find.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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