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Looking back now, the decision is even more inspired than it was then: a bold, personal choice that helped Coppola’s film stand out from the otherwise stuffy welcome it was bound to receive.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
At the same time, it is also open to a diplomatic solution to the conflict, which otherwise looks hard to contain, people familiar with the Saudi strategy have said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Treasury Department recently said that it was made aware that “several eligible donors who would not otherwise make cash contributions are prepared to facilitate contributions of appreciated stock.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The resulting images can be assembled into detailed three-dimensional maps, allowing scientists to examine structures that would otherwise be difficult to see.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Well, if you’re otherwise committed, a rain check it is.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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