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[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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Looking back now, the decision is even more inspired than it was then: a bold, personal choice that helped Coppola’s film stand out from the otherwise stuffy welcome it was bound to receive.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Relationships between older and younger generations may be particularly beneficial because they provide opportunities to exchange experiences, share expertise, and preserve knowledge that might otherwise be lost.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

In New Jersey, as in other states, the growth of a business during a marriage can be subject to equitable distribution even if it was founded before the marriage, unless otherwise specified in a prenup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The Treasury Department recently said that it was made aware that “several eligible donors who would not otherwise make cash contributions are prepared to facilitate contributions of appreciated stock.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

The séance format that they developed allowed three working-class, barely educated women to advise higher-class, well-educated men, who never would have listened otherwise.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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