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Many retirees pay out of pocket for health-related supplies that aren’t fully covered by insurance, some of which include incontinence products, wound-care materials and wearable monitoring devices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A pocket watch received by the Carpathia's Captain Arthur Rostron, from the wealthy widow of one of those aboard who perished, sold at auction in 2024 for a record-breaking £1.56m.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
"Wait," said Trump, before reaching into his trouser pocket, pulling out what appeared to be a folded $100 bill and handing it to Simmons.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The two became fast friends, and O’Connor gave him her personal pocket constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The drumbeats from the parking lot came to a stop, allowing a moment of quiet to settle over the drive-in—a peaceful pocket of rest where one song ended, and another began.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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