everybody
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After the Norte fire tore through 570 acres across south Orange County, destroying many homes in the process, everybody needed this.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Not everybody has hot flashes, but I do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
According to Tesla, customers will have to wait until 2028 to get their cars, and everybody understands that caveat emptor is key when dealing with Musk’s promises.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
Speaking near the ruined building, Annèyse said: "This is very upsetting. Harming heritage buildings just because you are angry at the government is selfish, I think. It's hurting everybody."
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Airbags had burst from the dashboard and the doors, knocking everybody around as much as the crash.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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