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[sim-puhl] / ˈsɪm pəl /






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Not only is the narrative in this “Animal Farm” not the story you knew it to be, but its social implications could be far more disconcerting than a simple change of ideology.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The handshake agreement of the system is simple: If you write three papers, you should expect to review roughly three papers.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Once on the ballot, an initiative would need a simple majority vote to pass—but with a caveat because of the opposing campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

With a bit of a break before preparation for the fall ramps up, Iamaleava’s message to the team was simple: “Stay together.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

By asking simple yes-or-no questions, listening for raps or silences, Mother learned that their spirit was a man.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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