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The second was that I couldn’t believe there was still so much of the film left, and I felt like so much had already happened.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That left U.S. chemical companies, which use cheap and abundant natural gas to make their plastic products, to boost production and raise prices at furious rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue said no injuries were reported and firefighters left the scene at around midnight.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In November, after learning that a beloved uncle had died, Martinez left the motel for several days — and didn’t “want to be around anybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Pressing it into Janet’s hand, she says, “Tell your mother she left this here. I’m covering your grandmother’s shift,” she adds, turning to Maggie.

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