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Please forgive this exercise in premise-granting, but this is where the theorized plot against Pratt goes from incoherent to illogical.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

His final command: “We’ve got to stop the bowls. Please stop the bowls.”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Appeared in the May 28, 2026, print edition as 'Pope Leo Aims to Please'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Humphrey, where did you go? Oh, I should have known you’d escape! I’d run away from those kids if I could, too. But do me a favor, Humphrey. Please come out!”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney