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If there’s a shortfall, as now predicted, Congress will have to make up the money.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

For Oracle’s current fiscal year, which just began two weeks ago, OCI is likely to make up about 40% of companywide sales, according to the Wall Street consensus.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But in a city overwhelmingly Democratic, where Republicans make up just 15% of registered voters, even some of his supporters wondered how far he could rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Ever since then, Trump has had Simpson on the brain—but he can’t seem to make up his mind on what he thinks about him.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“I will be honored to cast my vote, Baroness. But first, I must make up my mind. Let me think. Hmm!”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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