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Even if that hadn’t come to pass, other threats are already present in our lives.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

While the Food and Drink Federation is warning that their members could be increasing prices by 9 or 10% by the end of the year, that might not come to pass.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The only reason that didn’t come to pass is that Israel finally declared a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon on Thursday evening.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The speculation is scintillating but we all know any deal, should it come to pass, won’t be good for travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The morning has rolled into afternoon, afternoon into evening, evening into night, and I still haven’t heard anything from her, the threat she gave yesterday buried under what has come to pass.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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