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Let’s see if they put prediction markets to the Clarence Barron test: Is it “the application of money to practical ends,” or mere gambling?

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In their disgust with the traditional media, revealed in survey after survey, their feelings are perhaps founded on more than mere prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the Reds went all in to splash £116m on Germany international Florian Wirtz, opening the path for City to bring in Cherki for a mere £30m.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Resting state citizenship on residency reinforces the thesis that citizenship generally requires residence, not mere presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Abigail’s accusations, on the other hand, were private and personal, came from someone whom he respected as an intimate friend, and went beyond mere matters of political partisanship to questions of honor and trust.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis