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The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, is an equal and independent branch of government, intended to check and balance executive and congressional power in American democracy.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Spurned Spinoffs: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed spinning out the company’s robotics and consumer-hardware divisions late last year, a move intended to give them more room to grow without weighing down the core business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

When Turner acquired MGM’s library, along with Warner Bros.’ pre-1948 titles, he also became a custodian of American cinematic history, whether he intended to or not.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

In an operation organised by Wai and Trickett - with Yuen's knowledge - Zou and some of her employees travelled up to Pontefract for what appears to have been an intended showdown with Kwong.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But sitting in bed with his laptop, well after he had turned out the lights and intended to sleep, the normal excuses escaped him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny