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Piracicaba spent decades tailoring its machinery industry to U.S. buyers; unlike agricultural commodities, machines built to American specifications can’t simply be redirected elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
"A whole system was built around this temple," which dates to between the first century BC and the second century AD, said Myriam Ziade, regional antiquities official with the culture ministry.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The two men have developed an unconventional alliance that some say is built on strategic reciprocity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Unlike Webb, which was built to study relatively small regions of the universe in extraordinary depth, Roman is designed to survey vast areas of the sky quickly.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Oh yes, we built the Hominy Ridge School, a modern weatherboarded structure for her comfort and convenience, all with volunteer labor we gladly give.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
