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They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“FuelFest started as this simple idea, but now we’ve held over 30 events and we’re in 11 markets. … Paul would be very happy with where this has all gone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

His wife, Cynthia Robertson, had campaigned door-to-door for Platner but now says she will vote for him only to defeat Collins, hoping the party eventually replaces him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"I would just always try stuff on to see what I wanted, but now I can't."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I’d blocked it out before but now I can see it play out, like it happened yesterday.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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