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“This is about Lilly’s ability as a U.S. company to turn on a dime to increase manufacturing,” said a former Novo employee and longtime industry strategist, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Apparently, his recent turn on the Taylor Sheridan drama “Dutton Ranch” is not one of them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

During impromptu conversations with co-workers, someone might turn on the Granola transcription app, which can turn the interactions into one-page summaries or a list of action items.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Ultimately, the tech specialist said, its results would turn on the threshold set for evidence of fraud: “It’s up to the builder of the system to define the guidelines.”

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

I take my phone out of my pocket and turn on the movie score from Pirates of the Caribbean.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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