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The strike began in February, weeks before the WGA was set to enter negotiations with the major studios, with the workers accusing their employer of bargaining in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Taking responsibility for speaking to the media in bad times as well as good.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“If private credit fails, the economy is in bad shape.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Would she take the room and board or drive herself daily, and if so, how would she manage in bad weather?
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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