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With opposition factions still standing defiant after the poll, the conflict and ensuing humanitarian crisis show no sign of abating.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

One’s social standing diminished the higher up one sat in the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Simpson, standing at his side, jumped in with a rapid-fire explanation of what had just happened, throwing her band under the bus and not making much sense at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Whenever you’re ready,” her moshom said, then backed away, leaving her pretty much in front of the crowd, standing near the mic.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith