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“We want to grow faster than our competitors,” says Navratil, who knows firsthand just how important volumes are.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Everything about air travel is novel to Jeff, and Travolta masterfully conveys the overwhelming excitement of realizing that you’re experiencing your life’s passion firsthand.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
In it, she reveals new, firsthand details about an administration that, by the former first lady’s own admission, wasn’t especially forthcoming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The push for answers has been getting stronger and more visible in the UFO community recently, she said; as an admin of a dedicated UFO Facebook group, she's seen it firsthand.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
He had served as supreme commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War II and had witnessed firsthand the destruction of Europe.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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