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Instead, we sent Hegseth, who was at least as bad.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, he wants foreign investors to help build a domestic rare-earth industry capable of generating higher-value jobs and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, Nile’s notoriety and status informed Rhys’ choices: “People treat you differently if they know you’re incredibly wealthy. If you have this social stigma of a missing wife, people treat you very differently.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, the black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in "free play", manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of a side view, this is a slice of the brain taken head-on.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman