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Arrogance, greed and misjudgment were, and remain, enough to do the trick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A break on tariffs won’t do the trick.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Every few months, he comes home with a new “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, each more expensive than the previous, each one promising to finally do the trick.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

You don't have to be a detective to find out, a quick internet search should do the trick.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Teresa? he said in his mind, closing his eyes, as if that would do the trick.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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