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In an interview, Mailman said the purpose is to push schools to lead “in things that are not hard decisions, but they are hard to go at it alone,” such as steadying tuition rises.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

Men are more likely to respond to stress with fight or flight—and to go at it alone.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2025

"Like Sherlock Holmes, it's an imperishable myth and, really, if anyone gives you the chance to have a go at it - you have to do it," he explains.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2024

“It was good to see two different teams go at it and observe what they’ve been working on, what works and what doesn’t work.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2024

I kept quiet and watched them go at it, talking about anything and everything.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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