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In this instance, they were overruled by Barr and his deputies, but former officials said this was a rare case in which their guidance was ignored.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Some of these folks are not surprising; for instance, Vladimir Putin.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
StepStone Private Venture, for instance, reported $424.4 million in net unrealized gains for the six months ended Sept. 30.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
She thought about asking for a refund, but, in this instance, decided against it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Great leadership had emerged in each previous instance to transform the improbable into the inevitable.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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