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The irony of me detailing this entire saga is that, currently, as I type, I’m sitting across from my fruit bowl, which is empty save for three sad-looking bananas.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Others want to buy a house or save for retirement.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

He said the law was clear in that there would be a "presumption and expectation" that there are no third trials save for "exceptional circumstances".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

A lot of young people feel like they can’t afford one, but I wonder about the cost of moving so frequently and how that affects our ability to save for a down payment.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

It was nighttime, and save for the stars above, the burning hole in the ground near the Bottle Tree was the only light for miles.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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