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Horacio Gutiérrez battled regulators at Microsoft and took on Apple at Spotify.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

As their boat took on water and eventually sank, the Coopers and two other sailors aboard the vessel evacuated to a life raft.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Under the gaze of actress Rosario Dawson, pieces by designer Ermanno Daelli took on a rock and sexy edge, while remaining adaptable to many summer outfits.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Then the school district took on the task.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The expressions that had once been so cold and offputting took on a warmer, more familial look.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood



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