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goes to show

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  1. see it goes to show.


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“But this just goes to show how much people love the city and are from here, contrary to popular belief.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Clarke also said in the earnings release that Dell is increasing AI server revenue expectations for fiscal 2027 to $60 billion, which “only goes to show the AI opportunity shows no signs of slowing.”

From Barron's May 28, 2026

On that, the company raised its expectations for AI-server revenue to reach $60 billion in fiscal year 2027, “which only goes to show the AI opportunity shows no signs of slowing,” Clarke said.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

Which goes to show how even those who consider themselves “realists” can wear blinders.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

“But who can concentrate on books at a time like this?” the perplexed young governess thought, which just goes to show what an unusual state of mind she was in.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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