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Back to your original question about wearing jewelry in public and making sure you don’t get robbed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Powell said Sunday that while the Fed may make mistakes—policymakers are only human—it is essential that the U.S. preserve the good in public institutions like the Fed even as we try to also improve them.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Through much of 2025, the county also negotiated with HRP to try to replace it as the buyer, said Jimmy Morales, chief operations officer for the county, in public remarks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
He suddenly appeared in public with a new fuller, puffier face, more immobile and inexpressive.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Mom would raise a massive stink, and I would never be able to show my face in public again.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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