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"They have extraordinarily good engineers...so they will solve the problem, the thing is the schedule," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Every era produces its own version of the unstoppable winner, the thing you’d be foolish to bet against.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"That momentous moment is the thing that people remember."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His group’s focus fits with the thing that had let down Sophia.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

But when they stole a thing, they always stole all of the thing.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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