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“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"A love that survives 78 years without meeting or even speaking to the person you love."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After speaking with other poets whose work had appeared on state exam papers, she believes that is standard practice, with the selections kept confidential until the exams take place.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When he’s done speaking, Paul looks back down at the table, grinds his palms together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So as the bombs fell and Dresden was destroyed, we walked away, on and on, no strength left for arguing anymore, no strength left even for speaking.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo