the system
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Beijing’s messaging reflects the threat the system poses to its military, according to Newsham.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
While changes to the system are possible, they would most likely affect younger generations who are still decades away from retirement, rather than current retirees or those nearing retirement.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
He wants more details on the fuel switches and believes an on-board electrical failure could cause the system to believe the switches were toggled to “CUTOFF.”
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Tomorrow he would look over the stacks of them in the back room and see about changing the system of files.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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