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In Portugal, suspects must be brought before a judge within 48 hours of their arrest to decide whether they remain in custody or are released ahead of their trial.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

At the same time, it isn’t yet clear how the gains from AI might ultimately be spread across the economy, and there are likely to be periods ahead when realized profit growth is weaker.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The bejeweled event on the French Riviera has become a crucial stop for filmmakers and movie stars to elevate a film’s credibility and bolster its appeal ahead of awards season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

They warned that they were told that at that point, the only two options ahead of them was either a massive leak or an explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Miss Myrt didn’t have us do it that-a-way!” we bleated, as we were so often to do in the days ahead.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck