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If you want to bring back old-fashioned pamphleting, your nearest print shop will be delighted to help, just as soon as they get over their astonishment.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

“He hasn’t been able to get over the hump,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Yet young people are finding ways to get over that high hurdle.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Riyadh Air was able to get over the finish line a year behind schedule with tweaks to its seat design.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

I couldn’t get over all the stuff he knew about the Bible.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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