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Look, if you can’t resist soaking up at least a little of the grandiose spectacle — either despite the awfulness of the larger meta-narrative or because of it — I won’t tell.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In the wake of the club's colossal, and borderline negligent, error in appointing Wilfried Nancy, ignoring a proven winner who's under your nose is the risk-averse play, the path of least resistance.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He’s a defender from New Zealand that an influencer in Argentina dubbed “the least known player” at the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Dreams of sun-soaked beaches, warm sand and sea air have been dashed, or least marred, by the wallet-busting reality of life in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At least she hadn’t called him “shiyáázh,” like his own grandma.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith