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Chesterton nailed it when he said “the great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, for all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A veteran prediction trader known as Domer External link says neither firm has nailed down the resolution process.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But Harrison, sticking to her stripped-down process, nailed the 40-metre match-winner.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The series, which ran from 1983 to 1985, nailed down He-Man’s iconic battle cry, “I have the power!” and continued to expand the hero’s reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

An oval-shaped wooden sign was nailed to the post with the name “Rio Kermit” carved into it.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple