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Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The error with any individual issue may lie with the insurer, the provider or the patient.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“Their faces serve as a constant reminder of what has been lost. The responsibility to keep children safe online should not lie with parents alone,” the website for the memorial said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Home hopes lie with all-rounder Sofia Goggia, while 34-year-old Swiss star Lara Gut-Behrami is seeking to retain her Olympic title before retiring from the sport.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Some of the blame for the generally poor instruction in elementary schools must ultimately lie with teachers who aren’t sufficiently capable, and who too often have little interest in or appreciation of mathematics.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos