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He sees the junk that AI puts out is a shot in the arm for creatives who are doubting their own instincts.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

That was in July 2020, just before the economy enjoyed a shot in the arm.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

The software sector could get a major shot in the arm from cybersecurity vendor Fortinet’s results.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

Last month, Pieter Mulier was named creative chief of Versace in an effort to give the label a shot in the arm after a tough period marked by revenue decline and losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

Franz Wächter, alongside him, has a shot in the arm which didn’t look too bad at first.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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