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The hapless man, Mr. de la Bédoyère writes, “sat by, unable or perhaps unwilling by virtue of his status and deference to do anything about the degrading spectacle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

If she is driven and committed to her career, this will help her establish a secure financial future, and perhaps allow her to pay off her mortgage or buy a home.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He perhaps brought the same bag he took to Istanbul a week or two ago as he brought European adaptors to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’m just not sure that policy is very restrictive. It’s to me, it looks neutral, or perhaps even a bit loose,” Logan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Clare stood, resolving to rinse and hang the mushroom harvest later tonight, perhaps after Gingersnipes was gone.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman