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Many of the differences in the characters’ destinies have been due to circumstances beyond their control, and perhaps their choices have been likewise inevitable, though the payoff is a poignancy that enriches the comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The belief that dark forces lie behind unwelcome circumstances, and concomitantly that nobody sees these forces but oneself and perhaps a few others, is as old as politics.

From The Wall Street Journal

John: sotto voce, just barely in range: “In the army, perhaps.”

From Salon

For the people on your list who warrant a little extra effort — and perhaps a slightly expanded budget — I offer a reliably foolproof formula: one handmade element, paired with one small store-bought companion.

From Salon

On the back of a strong year for the S&P 500, investors may be forgiven for not looking beyond U.S. markets—but perhaps they should.

From Barron's