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Many before Bill have buried LeBron James, only to see him rise to the occasion once again and prove them wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Central to the court's ruling was its view that the human rights provisions of the Good Friday Agreement are generally too vague to give rise to directly enforceable rights in most circumstances.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That inequality has given rise to what economists have begun to call the "K-shaped economy," where consumption for higher-income Americans is rising, but it is falling for lower-income people.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Much as “Romneycare” gave rise to the Affordable Care Act, WA Cares could finally catalyze a mandatory, universal long-term-care program at the federal level.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I rise to my knees, then stand, steadying myself against the kitchen counter.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed