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Eventually many took turns sharing what they’d witnessed — friends and acquaintances getting detained and immigration agents swarming parking lots, sometimes dozens at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
We end up scrambling, often in response to an emergency, to figure out what to do at a time when no one is thinking clearly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Graduation also comes at a time when students are "the least financially resilient", says Allingham, as they have been absorbing the costs of studying all year.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They’re also looking for jobs at a time when AI has upended the job search.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
I run up the stairs two at a time, and I’m panting when I reach the living room.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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