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The song is a nostalgia hit for the elder millennials in the room, and it crystallizes this moment in time in the early 2000s, girls on the cusp of adulthood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The elder Bolsonaro also traveled to Florida on the eve of Lula’s inauguration in December 2022 after losing the election.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
There’s a significant difference, legally and morally, between financial mismanagement and elder financial abuse.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
"I'd never done anything like this before, so I had no clue about where to start," says Emma, 35, who lives near Bolton with her partner Louis and elder daughter Penelope.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In the afternoon, the two elder Miss Bennets were able to be for half-an-hour by themselves; and Elizabeth instantly availed herself of the opportunity of making many enquiries, which Jane was equally eager to satisfy.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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