mantra

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The mantra “if it bleeds, it leads” has been, at best, a mixed bag for media over many decades.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Among younger generations, there’s also a mantra of doing things “for the plot” and taking chances because the future feels uncertain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s been a standard mantra of financial advisers and commentators for about two generations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

"We will take all the data and see what works. Everything that works well will proceed," he said -- a personal mantra that would not appear out of place in Silicon Valley.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“You can do this” looped through my mind repeatedly, serving as a mantra for any challenge during competition.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad