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lens

[lenz] / lɛnz /


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It is a remarkable turnaround for a South Asian country long seen internationally through a security lens, as it battled armed extremists and separatists at home while being accused of supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s amusing to look at your life through an AI’s lens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Considering all angles of the situation through the lens of your own well-being first and foremost will give you all the answers you need.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I’ve written previously that there are three ways to view the war: the American strategic-imperative lens, the Israeli security lens and the Iranian national-preservation lens.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

He pointed toward the ceiling, and Rick saw the camera lens.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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