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Since the late 1970s, a number of biographies of Mansfield have sought to dismantle the sanitized version of her life promoted by Murry, and a scholarly industry devoted to restoring her unadulterated voice has flourished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Despite that the national team has flourished under Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Yet, the industry has flourished, attracting big global investments and celebrity endorsements.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

In a league where coaches and players endlessly preach about the value of consistency and continuity, Hurts has flourished in the sport’s most important position despite near annual changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

Originally located on the island of Cyprus, the Institute of Nautical Archaeology soon moved to the campus of Texas A&M, where it has flourished ever since.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler