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So far, little has seemed to faze the stock market, which has traded near record highs all year even as war raged in the Middle East and inflation inched higher stateside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
In some ways, the situation is reminiscent of an argument that raged in the 1950s over “who lost China.”
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Dozens of people were evacuated as the fire raged but, of the 96 houses that were evacuated, 85 families were able to return, Dudley Council said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
A passionate debate has raged around three alternative hypotheses.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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