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But when Sandi Kane, 74, of Campbell, Calif., asked a friend to hold her medical power of attorney, the answer was: “Oh, I’d be honored.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
The Big Thunder Gold Mine in South Dakota has been inundated with requests for advice, said co-owner Sandi McLain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025
Child psychologist Dr Sandi Mann agrees, saying parents have an understandable temptation to want to resolve whatever issue their child is facing when that is not necessarily the best solution.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
Sandi Gomez, a resident of the mobile home park whose property offers a view of the GardaWorld building, said she didn’t notice anything amiss over last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
While her sisters fussed over which of the dolls to choose, Sandi grabbed the one dressed exactly like the dancers in the floor show.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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