the system

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Many turned to evangelical “house churches,” small congregations that operated outside the system of official churches but were often tolerated so long as they didn’t create trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“There were strong people throughout the system working hard on behalf of students and families. At the same time, I do think Carvalho brought a level of urgency, focus, and execution that made a difference.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She said the BBC's evidence proved that "the system was broken" and demonstrated a pull factor in the small boat crisis.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"The export market appears to be the only way to make the system sustainable, at least in the short run."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“It’s done. Buster said it out loud, and nearly every human in the system heard him say it. ‘Mercerism is a swindle.’

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick