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His mother said he initially wondered whether to answer the question in the first person, given he had inspired the poem, but eventually decided the examiner might not believe him.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
When my 20-year-old son decided he wanted his first credit card, I silently cheered the prospect of one day getting him off my payroll.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
OpenAI said it decided to get ahead of the news, predicting the document would surface regardless.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
H decided to wait till they were further from the camp.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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