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Office managers who pivoted to business-operations roles, for instance, could redeploy most of their existing skills onto a track with more momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But most said they hung onto their ballots this year for far longer than usual.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

PSG's midfield trio, alert to Arsenal's midfield three, looked to shift across onto Merino at times but this would leave another Arsenal midfielder free helping the Gunners get up the pitch.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I glance back to see him sink onto the stool again and a familiar feeling seeps into my chest.

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