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When a national economy is strong — let’s assume, for the sake of argument, that it is right now — that doesn’t mean the interest rates on those bonds should go down.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

“I was just like, ‘Do y’all want to go down there and play some songs?’”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

“There is no reason for chip stocks to go down when open-source models come out,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

That case wouldn’t just go down as one of the most shameful moments in the court’s history; it was also the legal system’s most significant contribution in devolving the country into the Civil War.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

“You need to go down for a nap right this instant, Buddy,” my mother told him.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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