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"These are issues the students should really be figuring out for themselves, and it is better if parents try and talk to their child rather than immediately jump to other parents," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

"Theorists will continue to generate ideas and maybe we will do better in figuring things out without experimental data, but it will be difficult," Giddings said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

The strong cast also included Schyler Vargas, as a stalwart Norman, and Christine Taylor Price, as a bright-voiced Jessie, figuring out their own relationship and trying to help their respective brothers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

So he set a goal of selling 25 projects in 25 months, figuring at least one would become a movie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

“I’m also figuring we can swing a deal with Frito-Lay,” said Kojo.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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