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Officials at the Federal Reserve watch long-run inflation expectations closely, because higher expected inflation could be a sign the central bank is losing credibility as a warden of stable prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Probation officer Julian Davies said Doughty became "very frustrated" when money repeatedly fell out of the machine and felt the warden was being dismissive.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
After finishing the conversation, Harris, still struck by the insight of the prison doctor, asked a warden how long the man had worked in the prison.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
But, as Chance Andes, the warden of San Quentin, pointed out last week, “Humanity is safety,” and treating incarcerated people like, well, people, actually makes them want to behave better.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
"Yes. I think it's because we have that strict new warden in charge now. Let's get inside quick."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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