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Delivered by the former deputy prime minister in a room at a Westminster pub, this was a 1,500 word scripted and rather devastating critique of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, albeit without naming him.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Delivered in a style that evokes its historical moment while also cutting across time to the present, it lands with the enthralling, incantatory force of urgent prayer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Delivered with some combination of humor, sarcasm and outrage, this view of the world is clearly compelling to many people.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2023

Shortly before, the team posted on social media: “LA Rams transactions: Delivered Jordan John McVay.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

“These kings never bother with the Sisters. Why should they? We are small and poor. And yet you’re here. Delivered to me by the storms.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin