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The idea that presidential papers had some public value began to emerge in the 20th century.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
But it’s hard to overlook the ratio’s decline began almost 12 months ago, which suggests that the stock market may be living on borrowed time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
He began hanging out at the Grange, a favorite hotel bar in Sacramento for state lawmakers and lobbyists, trying to make connections, according to a source who ran into him there.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The government began a probe last year into whether ad firms were shifting client spending away from certain media platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
A whistle roused us at 4:00 when, without even shaking the straw from clothes and hair, the stampede began for the ration of bread and coffee in the center room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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