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The bold prediction raises an interesting issue, insofar as investors must ponder what will happen to the market after an influential bank tells clients to prepare for higher all-time highs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Olaf told the BBC that any documents would now be analysed and that "IT forensics" would be done, insofar as they were available after so many years.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Or should we instead focus on human capital, addressing cultural issues only insofar as they get in the way?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
She argues that the framers’ intentions, insofar as we can pin them down, can’t account for where we are now: “God” and “slavery” and “woman” are not mentioned in the original document.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025
He knew who he was, insofar as it was knowable.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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