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The episode aired in 1948, but the idea is strangely valid today, except that it’s Elon Musk squaring off with himself.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Following the US ultimatum, all EAC members except Rwanda pulled their support for the ban.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
But Ms. Pike is terrific, as are Ms. Shaw, Mr. Dance and Mr. Baron Cohen, an agile comedian in a production that isn’t particularly taxing, except as regards our expectations for fully original comedy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
We could break bread with New York’s famous bagels, except the New York Times told us we have the better bagels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Everything fell away except that deep, deep ache.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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