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By the early 1980s, researchers embraced the idea of an autism spectrum, arguing that autistic people could have average - or very high - intelligence.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

It infamously began removing them from all but its wide-body jets several years ago, arguing that travelers didn’t need them in this era of Wi-Fi and personal devices.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

But the government rejects the criticism, arguing that it has invested in ground-based resources, which it says are more effective, and purchased helicopters for water-bombing operations, with deliveries of the aircraft under way.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in at least three criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

But it was no use arguing with her on that one, so instead, he asked his aunt, “So did you try? Have any luck this time? Did she finally want to talk about Dad?”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny



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