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“It spurs people to think about their overall goals.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The group also expressed concerns about attacks on energy facilities, warning costly and time-consuming repairs would affect overall supply availability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Barber's overall assessment was direct: "Orion itself seems to have worked pretty well, actually - certainly all the propulsion stuff, which is the real critical stuff."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The gap in support for Raman was the largest disparity between Latinos and the overall population surveyed, as 9% of all those surveyed said they would support the 44-year-old L.A. politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

His gray tunic’s hem was slightly singed, but overall, he appeared unharmed.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray