merits

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Executives from the two railroads have said that the merger merits include reducing bottlenecks at interchange terminals which would speed up long-haul cargo deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The director of “Drive My Car” continues his process-centric exploration of workplace relationships in this quietly revelatory movie, one with a centerpiece conversation that merits comparison to the long walks of Richard Linklater’s “Before” movies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I take each letter on its own merits.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Musk on X said he would appeal the case as the "jury never actually ruled on the merits of the case" and that to "loot charities is incredibly destructive to charitable giving in America."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

They needed to have a proper conversation about the merits of a wristwatch.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny