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Unlike others, Garman has already taken a measured tone and hasn’t jumped on the bandwagon predicting robot-apocalypses or Great Depression-level job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The Indian leader is on a whirlwind five-nation tour that has already taken in the United Arab Emirates and will see Modi also visit Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The words you use are extremely dramatic — “living hell,” “scapegoat” and “endless power struggle” — and reveal how much of a toll this drama has already taken on your lives.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
A spokesperson said the amendment "builds on the steps we've already taken to strengthen enforcement".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
When the wars were over at last, and Catelyn rode to Winterfell, Jon and his wet nurse had already taken up residence.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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