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It is also used by Democrats and Republicans alike for political conventions and events: Marilyn Monroe famously performed her legendary rendition of "Happy Birthday" for then president John F. Kennedy at a 1962 fundraiser.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
If that’s what the dining public is looking for, then I think it would be a prudent thing to make smaller portions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
“If we ended the war at this stage, what were we fighting for then? What for did all our men, our comrades die for?”
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024
Only problem: Who will we root for then?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
The family is careful not to pass Dobby even a sock, sir, for then he would be free to leave their house forever.”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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