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Early rollouts, however, were small and often plagued by trouble.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"The talks in Pakistan did not deliver a deal, but they did something just as important. They kept the door open. And in markets, an open door is often enough," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

During our undercover filming we found that supplies were often missing on the wards, and that patients who could afford liquid paracetamol were told to bring their own.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It was called “fusionism,” and the different factions were often in tension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith