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Faced with losing ground to fast-growing, technologically advanced and cheaper Chinese upstarts around the world, some automakers are choosing to join with them instead of trying to beat them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
And the evidence on the ground suggests otherwise – that the prevalence of underage and forced marriages is increasing because girls are barred from studying.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Prominent Iranian-American academic Vali Nasr said the deal on the table appeared like an Iranian victory, but warned that if Washington gave too much ground this would increase Tehran's suspicions.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
To make, combine cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ground cumin, black pepper and a pinch of salt.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
I patted the ground under a large rock beside the door until I found the key.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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