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[trahy] / traɪ /








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Maybe you should stay and try to righteously pressure Bass and Raman to make much needed changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“If the Fed chair has the ability to try to jawbone those lower and provide some assurances,” he said, “I do think that would also provide the tailwind.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Parish councillor David Taylor said their efforts to recreate meadows mark "the very beginnings of a nice cycle which we all need to try and encourage in our own parishes."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And try to be the most AI-savvy person in your workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I elbow Rue and try to get her to help me melt some of the ice from Zora’s tone.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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