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After handing over our personal information and completing several minor administrative tasks, we’re permitted to save 75 cents on yogurt.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
When asked if Kamala Harris should run again, Pulido said, “It’s a free country “ He added, “I think it’d be a tough sell here, but that’s just my own personal opinion.”
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
Now they are displayed prominently on the front counter, often sparking "honest, personal conversations" with customers, said Doherty.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
"Ultimately, in my little personal story, this has been quite extraordinary," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Via the speakers, a feminine voice says, “Once again, this is a totally full flight. Please place personal items under your seat and use the first available overhead space for your larger carry-on.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Krzyzewski elected to keep Williams and guard Jeremy Roach, also with four personals, on the floor.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2022
Lee founded the online personals site missedyoula.com in May to fill what he saw as a niche left by Craigslist and to give people a space to submit missed connections truly based in romance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
As a result, sites like Craigslist removed their entire online personals sections.
From The Verge ● Oct. 17, 2019
John had recently moved to the city and was getting to know his new home: mainly, he says, by answering personals ads in the newspaper.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 3, 2019
“Two nights ago, when I got up tae—” he hesitated, glancing at Denna, “—attend tae moi personals, I saw lights off tae the north. A big wash o’ blue flame.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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