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A pro-government slogan for former President Nicolás Maduro, “Venceremos,” or we shall overcome, is visible on the facade of a building at the housing complex in Caraballeda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Misinterpreting his ghostly prophecy—“Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him”—the usurping Scottish king believed his reign was secure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The company, which shall remain nameless, has all of my information, and I understand they do eventually provide a passport.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
"Any person violating these prohibitory orders shall be liable for prosecution," Delhi Police said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
It was reported Ferdie also wrote the biblical sentence, “He who trusts in me shall live,” in Greek, the original language of the New Testament.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The bond gives a defendant, in this case Paramount, a way to recover lost funds should they ultimately prevail in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Her lawyers also argue that evidence from "Facebook friends" should not have been allowed.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The aggressive maneuver came in a motion that argued the plaintiffs should be held financially responsible for monetary damages Paramount suffers during litigation that attempts to block the $81 billion deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The academic had said in a public resignation letter that he had "reached the limits of what any person should reasonably be expected to endure".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
I should be gracious and accept her apology.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
