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Alex was asked to meet Fernandez the following day.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He testified he was on the phone with Grossman after the crash and asked, “Did you see the boys?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

When asked the question outside the White House, the President said, “I’m saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited period of time.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

We heard from young people working in politics and public service, and I asked them the same question: Why did you choose this work?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“And that’ll help me with my public reading problem?” she asked.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith