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[pur-suh-nl] / ˈpɜr sə nl /


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I continually said, “No, we’ve got to go back and do it again. We’ve got to rewrite that episode. We’ve gotta redo this whole section,” as it felt so personal to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At the end of the trip, Trump Jr.’s personal lawyer commented at a business conference in Miami: “I had a nice closing this morning with Don Trump Jr., who’s flying back from India today.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Gold is the color of false idolatry, the material of gratuitous wealth, a hallmark of authoritarian style, and a metaphor for the folly of prioritizing personal enrichment and glory over everything else.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In many cases, it can be a sound strategy, but the right choice depends on several personal factors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Neither of us had shared our names yet, or where we lived, or anything personal.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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