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Still, the couple’s Martha’s Vineyard dwelling does afford them ample opportunity to enjoy complete and utter privacy with their loved ones, featuring multiple structures that makes it the perfect place to host guests.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
But according to Prof Chen, the recent tragedy shows that "just because we've made progress overall, doesn't mean we can afford to let our guard down".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
For now, however, many young workers should still be able to find positions so they can afford to fritter away their youth, as is tradition.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The French AI company says it’s working as fast as it can on the moonshot race to develop so-called superintelligence because Europe can’t afford to rely on U.S. tech giants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“Many people left by ship. But most couldn’t afford to flee, or had no place to go. And the leaders of Saint-Pierre kept telling people the worst was over.”
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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