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not making it



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“The world has never had to destroy 10 million barrels a day of oil demand,” VanLoh added, referring to the crude production not making it to global markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

He was conscious about not making it look too nice, as it needed to be a space where Grace would lose her mind.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2025

Radio allowed him to embrace his passion - music - especially the rock, soul and underground sounds that were not making it to the top of the singles chart.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2024

The other pop star to climb the charts this summer is equally vulnerable about not making it.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2024

He’d have to dive down and risk not making it back up.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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