quoting

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We were tickled, then, to see another iteration of our favorite story appear in Politico amid Becerra’s rise: an anonymity-heavy piece quoting the politician’s former administration colleagues calling him a loser.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The government spent $32-$38 billion buying yen in the market last Thursday, local media reported, quoting Bank of Japan data.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“I think if someone decides to go, then you need to let them go,” Wolff said at the time, quoting wisdom he received from Manchester City soccer manager Pep Guardiola.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“Let’s go around it,” the younger Saavedra said, quoting his father’s mantra in the face of problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“That’s right, stay back. Hands where I can see them,” he says, quoting something I’m sure he saw on TV.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman