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By aligning with the government, the company has secured something far more valuable than a $100 million injection—a seat at the table as the U.S. races to onshore its quantum future.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“By aligning interests across these assets, we can enable better and faster project decisions,” Kjetil Hove, Equinor’s executive vice president for exploration and production Norway, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

So why would Angel Studios pick up this film for distribution and risk aligning itself with the Hollywood elite that it so forthrightly challenges?

From Salon • May 3, 2026

In acting, performers may now receive multiple nominations in the same category if their performances rank among the top vote-getters, aligning the category with other branches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But by aligning herself with the temperance movement, Anthony gained some new enemies—in the powerful liquor lobby, which now linked the women’s vote with a threat to their industry.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling