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And so I wanted to shout out these neighborhoods that really mean something to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Where do cuts fall elsewhere, what does it mean for borrowing, what does it mean for taxes?

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Well, it’s not only the individual, it’s what he’s done, it’s the company. It’s what he’s done, he’s putting commercials out. I mean, it’s really, really impressive.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In response, designer brand Lurelly posted: “If by surgeon you mean her new born baby. I can’t wait for a world where we root for each other rather than assume.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

They were so alike, those two—Marlene and Karli, I mean.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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