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If the person on the other end tries to dissuade you from talking to anyone else, or tries to tell you there’s no time, it’s a scam.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

This knowledge doesn’t increase engagement in the play, as John tries and fails to land a job at the Emporium.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

That narrative will be vital as the company tries to wrestle investor attention from its larger peers.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But Silber tries to extract too much sympathy from the exchange and stops the action when it should be moving rapidly toward its big finish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

His tower falls down once he tries to move the train.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison