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Which goes to show how even those who consider themselves “realists” can wear blinders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"This just goes to show that there's still discovery science being done," said McFarland, lead author on the paper.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
That kind of goes to show that maybe they don’t know Maine and what they’re up to when it comes to campaigning up there.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
"It just goes to show you... just to keep persevering, my team and everybody behind me, it means so much to come away as Olympic champion."
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
“Well. I guess that just goes to show you. All of Papa’s money can’t buy good manners.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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