simply

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The creators of some of the most transcendent and popular music ever made have largely fallen off the charts — or simply fallen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Sometimes, the differential is simply about the time elapsed: A stunning silver pitcher by the aforementioned Revere with accompanying documentation was estimated to bring—at auction, as the experts always caution—between $25,000 and $60,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"That is why compensation now reflects outcomes, measurable commercial impact, and value creation, rather than simply salary plus bonus. AI changes time and speed, so there's little future in the hourly rate," says Skellett.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It’s one of those recipes I’ve been trying to perfect for many, many months simply because a good corn chowder is craveable: creamy, spicy and just indulgent enough to feel like care.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Kate presided over a mahogany séance table, dressed simply in a black silk gown with a gold cross around her neck almost like a kind of Spiritualist nun.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock