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It can get stuck on misunderstood or outdated information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"There are these incredible shows that tour the world like Riverdance and Celtic Woman and Lord of the Dance, but the representation of women in these groups is still very much outdated."
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Thanks to changes in outdated FDA guidelines, more people are now eligible to donate blood.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Yet relying on that barometer alone might be an outdated approach.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Plantation is an outdated term she likes to use to gloss up the farm, while the “orchard” is a barren apple tree.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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