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Minimizing spending might mean dropping down to one vehicle or relying on public transit, if that is an option.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
A watch collector once offered him $12,500 for the MBI, but he intends to pass it down to his daughter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“It comes down to a choice for the retiree,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Round progression in several field events meant increased jeopardy, with the competition whittled down to the top four athletes by the fourth and final round.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
I shivered as we got off the bus and stepped down to the sidewalk in front of the school.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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