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The fund, founded in 1929, epitomizes Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle’s values —own a balanced mix of stocks and bonds, and keep your costs down.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, the sedan’s demise epitomizes the dramatic change occurring—yet again—at Tesla as Musk takes on his next big gamble: reshaping the carmaker into a robotics company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“He’s so tough, a couple of times he just drags guys with him ... he epitomizes everything we want to be about ... he’s like Pac-Man, he just eats up yards and catches.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this brand-new, modern home epitomizes luxury.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

It epitomizes very definitely the national æsthetic judgment and feeling, and if its manifestations are even more varied than are elsewhere to be met with, they share a certain character that is very salient.

From French Art Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture by Brownell, W. C. (William Crary)