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He doesn’t abandon art, but he can’t summon the urge to sell himself or his work, to graft his joy in making things onto the caprices of the marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Resisting the urge to chase the stock is the prudent move.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Both resisted the urge to panic and swim against the current, instead opting to float and await rescue as was taught to them by their father years before at their local swimming pool.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Leo resisted the urge to jump at the dwarfs’ feet again.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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