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The tourist port in the Romanian town of Corabia, on the banks of the Danube river, is deserted except for a few pleasure boats stranded in the algae.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
An epigraph from Camus that opens one chapter does little except answer the pressing question of whether Ms. Day has read Camus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It’s considered a small study and I don’t want to go overboard, except to say that it’s encouraging.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
"I've learned how to do everything with one leg, except to be able to use a wheelbarrow," said Williams with a wry smile.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Her arms were covered, except that the forearms were bare and blotchy.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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