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Saturday's rival demonstrations follow a spate of violent attacks targeting London's Jewish community, with some blaming instances of hate speech at pro-Palestinian marches for helping to fuel antisemitism.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The game's governing body supplied historical samples which, when retested, showed five instances of sample substitution involving Sharikadze and five other players, dating back to 2019.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It is precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The idea of having a stranger involved with their personal finances — or their parents’ finances — may make people uncomfortable, especially as instances of elder fraud climb and financial scams become more sophisticated.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
For the Romans did in these instances what all wise princes must do: they must be on their guard not only against existing dangers but also against future disturbances, and try diligently to prevent them.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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