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That will most certainly be a central question on the lips of those who will get to quiz Gates.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“Martin Mull’s work as an artist will certainly be his primary legacy,” Martin said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"In addition to inflationary pressure, which will certainly lead to weakening demand, there will also be supply chain problems and disruptions," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, the $39 trillion in bonds outstanding will almost certainly get discounted in real terms through a sustained period of inflation, as happened during the 1960s and 1970s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
But as a rule, Clare never sent a wandering spirit to this particular realm unless he was absolutely, positively, most certainly certain.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 4–6
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Novel Study: Barrio Boy, Parts 1–3
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