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"A serious plan is needed, but we don't hear of anything like that being worked on," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

When the topic turned to the data center, he yelled, “You ever hear of Chernobyl?!”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

In a modern world, it’s not unusual to hear of music production being done in such a way, but it’s the group’s limited personal relationship that makes it shine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Soon after, they’d hear of proposed projects in Butler and Clinton Counties and encounter local and state officials who they felt weren’t listening.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

No one was eager to hear of my adventures, which were every bit as exciting as anybody else’s.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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