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“We are nowhere near liquidation—and frankly, even if markets moved dramatically against us, we’d simply supply more collateral,” World Liberty said in an X post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He added that extreme declines like those seen Thursday, “or frankly over the last three months, are not based on investors selectively applying AI risk on a company-by-company basis.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"The Israelis... have actually offered to be, frankly, to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon, because they want to make sure that our negotiation is successful," Vance said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“It’s the first real indicator that the VA is willing to step up and get that chapel restored, which frankly I think is their responsibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Well,” he beamed, "it sounds as if it’s been a jolly test. Running along so soon? Tell me, frankly, what do you think of my family?”

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey