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Intel executives say they are making good progress on manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

He even managed to get a more current jest in, teasing the group of young cadets with a “six-seven” joke about making good choices.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It’s making good decisions under uncertainty and then changing your mind quickly when new information arrives.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

And not every writer will be like me, making good use of what I learned via my history degree and careful to include solely information that has been repeated in multiple places with strong reputations.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Although my father was making good money at Tropical Rescue, his patience for numskull behavior was running out.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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