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Gonzalez explained that the issue hits close to home for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"For singles, I can't say 'yeah' and I can't say 'no'," explained Williams.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Frallicciardi explained that identifying the helmets initially proved difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“I was moving away from Venus for the first time in my life, so I wanted it to be really meaningful,” Williams explained to AD while discussing the project.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“You look as if you should be hospitalized, too,” Mrs. Palmer said, after everyone had briefly explained what happened.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret