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But the searing temperatures have done little to deter President Donald Trump, who has gone to great lengths to ensure the event becomes, in large part, a celebration of himself.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

As for invitations, some online believe they could go out last-minute, even potentially informing guests on the day of the event, showing the great lengths she might go to to maintain secrecy.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

“We took great lengths to try and be as accurate to the history but also to the deeper story as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The company has gone to great lengths to keep prices low, especially with consumers squeezed by inflation and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

And Pierre went to great lengths: he planted stories about the Patriarch of Antioch in Dutch and French newspapers on the offchance that Boyle would come across them.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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