the system
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The groups argued the system was too complex and difficult for children to understand.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Experts across government and industry have already voiced concern that Starship won't be ready on NASA's timeline, and some even question whether the system would ever be feasible.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
With fewer resources to manage public health effectively, people increasingly assume the system is out to harm them, not help them.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
I think many are less patriotic because they no longer believe the system is built for them—or even needs them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Journalism, to Mrs. Richardson, seemed such a noble calling, one where you could do good from within the system, and in her mind she envisioned a mix of Nellie Bly and Lois Lane.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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