the people
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And the people want him to lay out what he is doing, why he’s doing it, and how he defines victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
"The economy must be at the service of the people, rather than people being at the service of the economy," Pope Leo said.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
"We wanted to choose a name that would highlight a characteristic of the fish while also fostering a sense of connection with the people of the region where it was discovered," Abrantes explained.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
But "for large-scale projects that could affect the residents' lives, the people must have a say".
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
I can set it back on the same spot where its outline is still visible, but I can’t turn Jonah and me back into the people we used to be.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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