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The other group, which acted as a control, saw an image and description of the item, but no prompt about low supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

On Sunday evening, Ternus greeted attendees at a welcome reception that in some ways also acted as his coming-out party, analysts say.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That said, Congress has historically acted when Social Security faced financing challenges, although there is no guarantee about how future lawmakers will address the program’s long-term funding issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

This space has been littered with criticism of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and other local legends who occasionally acted like idiots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Auntie Buzz wound up sitting next to me at Sunday dinner and passing me the rolls and acted like nothing ever happened with us.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen