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Looking back now, the decision is even more inspired than it was then: a bold, personal choice that helped Coppola’s film stand out from the otherwise stuffy welcome it was bound to receive.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Treasury Department recently said that it was made aware that “several eligible donors who would not otherwise make cash contributions are prepared to facilitate contributions of appreciated stock.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Half a million people voted the 21-year-old into the Chamber of Deputies on October 4, during elections that were otherwise a tough moment for the Brazilian left.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
These extremely dry conditions have transformed fires that might otherwise have remained confined to managed areas into uncontrolled wildfires.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Penelope puzzled over these mysteries daily, and had even paid a surreptitious visit or two to the attic while the children were otherwise engaged.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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