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He said during the company’s earnings call in April that Tesla robotaxis still get confused when faced with atypical traffic situations, stopping in traffic—or endlessly driving in circles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Sitting on the ground, a woman and her daughter assembled the dough in circles Gaza-style, before a man baked them in a makeshift clay oven.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Reasonable people will go in circles forever about whether specific cases are proof of the industry’s maturity or proof of its corrupting effect.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
A Hansel-like puppet dressed in a frock made of leaves danced along to the song while fairy-like puppets made of brightly colored flowers swayed in circles around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
“I’m sorry,” Autumn signs, bringing a fist to her chest and moving it around in circles.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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