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“The conducting was very metronomic, whereas modern conducting is so much about expression and signing to the orchestra how you want it to feel,” Bettany says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“I think bringing a lot more attention to it is important. Women have regular cycles, so they have some sense of their fertility potential, whereas men don’t have that feedback.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Former bases with good connections to urban centers fared relatively well, whereas remote communities struggled more, von Boemcken said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

That the Saints spied on a rival before such a crucial match, whereas Leeds watched a league game in the middle of the season, could be seen as an aggravating factor.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

To Luma, a future in Jordan felt limited, whereas the United States seemed full of possibility.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John