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In some ways, Cane’s is winning the chicken wars by not really fighting them at all.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
But should it be carried out so late in the year before winter slows fighting, it’s unclear what effect the move may have in practical terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In response, Raman said her committee focused on data to make sure the city’s investment in fighting homelessness is paying off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
"We should not be afraid of discussing it. That's what democracy is all about. If I cannot share my ideas and be open about them with my own society, then what are we fighting for?"
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
I pedaled back to the Beje fighting back tears of anxiety.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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