Here in Tamil Nadu, reality was—still is—perceived to reside not in the physical world but in the relationship between that world and the transcendent realm of Siva and Vishnu, two great gods of the Tamil country.
—
Chandrahas Choudhury,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
To the extent that their fellow-citizens refer to them at all, our government functionaries are perceived not as active agents of change but as inert, self-protecting obstructions.
Neither Cadillac nor Lincoln, both originally manufactured in Detroit, could have fathomed their legacies.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
This was a scene even the most loyal Indiana fans couldn’t have fathomed when Curt Cignetti was hired to coach major college football’s losingest program in 2023.
For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Connaughton possessed a rare talent for making dense economic matters accessible and easy for the public and reporters to understand, Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday.
—
Chase Jordan
July 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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