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Then, in his early 30s, he landed a job at a chemical plant that paid about 15% more plus bonuses, and life felt smoother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

If he paid as much attention to choosing a driver in his personal life as he does in his professional one, we’d all be safer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2023, they paid $90 billion in federal, state and local taxes, and held almost $300 billion in spending power.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As designers, we’ve paid abundant attention to user frustration over the years but have ignored the frustrations that come from a smooth and too-easy world.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

I hadn’t paid attention to what the other kids were wearing during our first visit, but now that I’m here, alone, it’s all I can see.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy