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Of all the conditions that make childbearing seem possible, one is the most deceptively simple: increasing the number of men who would make good fathers.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

Miliband's advocates argue that he is exactly the kind of chancellor Burnham would need to make good on his ambitions to transform the British economy.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

That’s likely to boost other energy sources such as coal, renewables and nuclear power, especially if the Iranians make good on threats to eventually charge fees for Hormuz transit, said Sarah Emerson with ESAI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

But players invest thousands of dollars in club softball and coaches make good summer money in travel ball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“People don’t make good Anchors, though, Craig. They change. The people here are going to change. The patients are going to leave. You can’t rely on them.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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