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The song is an ode to life’s impressive lack of meaning.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Beyond the Torrey pines, five other plant species are endemic to Santa Rosa — meaning they don’t grow naturally anywhere else in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Mather explained that it was an actor-muso production, meaning the cast both act and play in the band, therefore covering roles can be a "bit more tricky".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Gold futures entered a bear market at Wednesday’s settlement — meaning they’ve fallen 20% or more from their recent high back in March.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
But then they remembered that Penelope had also taught them the meaning of irony, and that made the situation perfectly clear.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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