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The Great Decompression—the phenomenon of incomes rising faster for families above the median—is often blamed on slow wage growth for middle-class men since the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In rural areas, the absence of pavements means wheelchair users must rely on roads that are often unpaved or unsafe.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For their part, Austin and Ashley declare their love for one another so often, one would say they doth declare too much.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Costco itself operates about 750 gas stations, which are often the low-cost option in their neighborhood.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

He didn’t seem to know that a wolf should only ever sleep in snatches, and must get up often, stretching and turning, so that he’s ready for anything.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver