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His father Sisir Adhikari was a veteran MP and the family built a political network across parts of coastal West Bengal, with several relatives holding elected office over the years.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Markel, following the Berkshire model, took profits from its insurance operations and built a portfolio of unrelated businesses starting 20 years ago.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

WSJ: Ruger has built its brand identity on being an American gun company—made here, sold here, the first rifle a lot of kids in America ever touch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“The smaller guys, because they can be theatric, they typically draw more fouls and the bigger players that are built like LeBron, it’s hard for them,” said Redick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I climbed down and built a fire and warmed myself.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell