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Aside from dealing with higher memory costs, Apple will have a higher bar to clear this time around, following a big year for iPhone upgrades, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026
Actual malice is high bar to meet, as it requires proof that the defendant knew the defamatory statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for whether it was true or not.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
A calligrapher was there to personalize free gifts with purchases, while two baristas manned an espresso bar set up for the occasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Our first experience through Feeld was a group date at an outdoor bar in Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The granola bar I took one bite of before discarding.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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Innovators are using techniques refined by the pharmaceutical industry to create “bioidentical” cocoa-bean cells, leading to the first bars made from experimental, lab-grown chocolate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Still other posts feature shoppers sharing where they’ve scored full-sized bars on sale for a little over $20.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
"We'd have to carry in all the ballet bars, all the equipment that we use, all the dance floors," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
I tried a sample from a company called Voyage Foods, and I realized its strength is adding chocolaty vibes to cakes and confections, not replacing solid bars of milk chocolate, much less dark chocolate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Her clan-tattoos -three fine blue-black bars on her cheekbones -showed clearly on her pale skin, giving her a sharp, mistrustful look.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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County supervisors and public safety unions that are barred from striking reach an impasse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Machado's party wants elections in 2027 and for her to be allowed to run, unlike the last presidential vote, when she was barred from being a candidate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
It said most workers would also be barred from settlements from Sunday, with the exception of industrial zones and a limited number of other areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
In a separate Finra action in July 2025, Roberts was barred from the securities industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The jail resembled a fortress, with barred windows and cold stone passageways and tiered cells.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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In September, Uthmeier asked the court for a temporary injunction barring OpenAI from developing new models without safety guardrails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The document also contains a confidentiality clause barring Betancourt’s company from disclosing the “existence and terms” of the U.S. government agreement.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Australia last year became the first country to introduce such a social media ban for kids, barring under-16s.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Coach Sean McVay has said that, barring setbacks, he expected Donald would play against the Bills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
“May I, Father?” he asked, and without waiting for permission, he placed the wood in its braces, barring the door behind them.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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