had

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Muir, additionally, pointed to a recent Axios report that one company had spent $500 million in a single month because no limits had been placed on employee Claude usage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

“I had to work hard to hold it together,” Jill writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In May, Affinity Gaming, which currently operates several businesses on behalf of the Primm family, announced a plan to close most properties it had been leasing by July 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The audience gasped during the speech and were "irritated and annoyed" that someone had been on their phone, before cheering and applauding when the speech was over, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Maggie had been headed to her aunt and uncle’s house to use their outdoor cooking setup.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith