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While luxury consumption in Europe and the United States has been driven by pandemic-era savings, Chinese consumers have spent more frugally as the post-Covid recovery has stuttered.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Take Amanda-Jade Wellington whose international career has stuttered despite exceptional talent and match-winning performances around the world in franchise leagues.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
The election of President Joe Biden, who has stuttered since childhood, has been inspiring for millions of people who stutter.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 10, 2023
In public appearances since then, Mr. Fetterman has stuttered and struggled to find words, including in his first one-on-one TV interview since his stroke.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
But the medicines being tested could be approved for stuttering in the next few years, first for adults and later for kids, said Maguire, who has stuttered since childhood.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2022
