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Meanwhile, the consumer-sentiment indicator that we should actually focus on for recession forecasting is painting a more sanguine picture.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
With judges and regulators, Google is painting a picture of imminent collapse thanks to AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
This is painting a picture of people going through the naturalization process that is not representative at all of what the experience and the reality is of people who are applying for naturalization.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2025
“Isaac is painting a different kind of L.A. that we all know. It’s those little convenience stores inside gas stations, the rack of products in car washes and the interior of liquor stores,” said Deitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
Jon has given up his eye- damaging geometrical shapes and is painting pictures that look like commercial illustrations: huge Popsicles, giant salt and pepper shakers, peach halves in syrup, paper dishes overflowing with french fries.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
