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Because the stolen collateral wasn’t backed by actual ether, Aave was stuck with as much as $230 million in bad debt.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

Taking responsibility for speaking to the media in bad times as well as good.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

In granting the motion, however, Ohta said he found no objective evidence that the district attorney’s office was dismissing the case in bad faith.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

The author defended the killing of good plants “simply because they are in bad company.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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