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As an experiment, she turns in a research proposal generated by AI and receives a B+.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"We saw a few U turns in the wake of Trump's original announcement last night," says Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd's list.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

For nearly two decades, Nepal's political landscape was dominated by veteran leaders -- many of them former Maoist insurgents -- who took turns in power since the end of a 10-year civil war in 2006.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

He delivered memorable turns in “Apocalypse Now,” “The Great Santini” and “Lonesome Dove,” and later projects like “Widows,” “The Pale Blue Eye” and “Hustle.”

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

It was one of those silent, dreamy spring days when sunshine pours down upon the yet-cold earth and the earth turns in its sleep.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes



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