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That means most imports will continue to face tariffs similar to those incurred over the past five months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
In about 100 billion years, every galaxy beyond the Local Group of galaxies will fade from sight, forever.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Years ago on “Rick and Morty,” President Andre Curtis fumed that he can’t coexist with Rick Sanchez, a living god who won’t submit to his will.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
But he will need time to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Although sick, she is full of life and smiles, and I know she will accomplish what she has set out to do.”
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Income that he might have inherited when he became King is also unknown, as royal wills are kept secret and there is no inheritance tax between a monarch and their successor.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“God wills it” was a battle cry of Christian crusaders during the Middle Ages.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
For example, you could make lifetime cash gifts to your other child, fund a trust for his benefit and/or adjust your wills so that the eventual distribution of your assets reflects the family-business sale.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Historical documents, including wills and donation records dating back to 1449, shed light on the relationship between this banker and Leonardo's father, ser Piero.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
In April, the battle of wills continued in the contest for the mayor’s seat.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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The cabinet secretary continued that two helicopters were available on Saturay, and further helicopters would be available on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Her mother, she discovered, isn’t ready to move, but when she is, she would like an outdoor porch where she can read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
I would add that the Salinger myth also delayed a reckoning with his most famous character’s mental health.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
"It's an experience, you know, I would be happy to do without it, but everybody's been very kind here, very good, so we have to be thankful."
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
“What’s wrong with you? Didn’t we say that since you and I would be headed for college in only two years, Dad would need someone?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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He's very strong willed and that's his decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Jalen Brunson is the toast of New York after the 6-foot-2 point guard personally willed the New York Knicks to the NBA title on Saturday with a 45-point performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Knowledge of current events, geography, and simple concepts like the law of supply and demand have been crowded out by willed ignorance and motivated reasoning.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
He willed the poison to recede, creating a small path of retreat along the edge of the cliff.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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"I just wanted them to survive and every bit of me was willing her to breathe," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
James is still a hugely capable All-Star, but willing to play relatively cheap in order to join a competitive roster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Investors with a short-term savings goal who are willing to accept some price movement may wish to consider this fund.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Her staff has been facilitating a conversation with people at Universal Studios and has found them to be “very willing partners,” said Helen Chavez Garcia, Barger’s communications director.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The trouble, as ever, was finding Wall Street firms willing to deal with them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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