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Reframing boundaries as capacity management rather than a blank refusal indicates a strong self-awareness and company-forward mindset.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.—
Dominik Dausch,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Liverpool book, King’s biography implies, was part of a painful, covert search for a different way to write.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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This lineage suggests potential for deployment on edge devices without requiring constant cloud connectivity.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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My co host Graham often mentions this during our episodes.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's quite a bit more nuance to that statement, of course, but Missouri fans still smile every time someone mentions it.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
28 Jan. 2026
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Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hints (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints%20%28at%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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