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Cruise’s ambition is moot if he’s otherwise resigned himself to crowd-pleasers, making his occasional enterprising choices look even more daring.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
The larger permitting challenges frequently arise when federal approvals are required, particularly when projects cross federal lands or otherwise trigger federal regulatory or legal review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
White Fox's designs are "substantially identical with or otherwise deceptively similar" to Adidas, the company claims.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Port says they’ve decided that the two exist in the same world and that “ghosts can see vampires but vampires cannot see ghosts — otherwise we’d see ghosts all the time on ‘Eternally Yours.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Be sure to drink it quick, otherwise it might just float away,” the woman warned.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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