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Taxes are on my mind these days, in bad ways and good.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

The witness, Maxton Kanhema, told AFP that the boat left in the morning in bad weather and may have been hit by a wave, causing its engines to switch off.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

"It would be incredible for them to see me for who I really am instead of the idea that was delivered to them by people in bad hands," she said.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

From an institutional perspective, the American theater is in bad shape.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

I examined my nails, which were frankly in bad shape.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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