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Things went downhill very quickly this week for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, one of the eminent figureheads of the global artificial intelligence boom.
From Slate โ Nov. 12, 2026
Generally, Virginia utilities don’t have standard eminent domain authority over certain public entities like county governments or school boards.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 2, 2026
The director would be able to manage public works projects, including construction, buying or leasing property, exercising eminent domain with City Council approval, granting street permits, regulating parking and recommending budgets for the department.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 1, 2026
In July he drew the attention of Musk, whom he has praised as "the most eminent personality in the world."
From Barron's โ Sep. 15, 2026
Tenzing Norgay and other eminent Sherpas signed a petition demanding that the government of Nepal conduct an official inquiry of the purported ascent.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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