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But what does it really mean to say that space-time exists?
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Though Ecclestone and England are cautious of looking too far ahead, she is very honest about how much it would mean to win the trophy after such a difficult time.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
But even people who don’t mean to hurt capybaras can still do harm to them, an unfortunate side effect of them living in such proximity to humans.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
She doesn’t mean to be, she doesn’t take herself too seriously, but she happens to be very intelligent, so that combination of those two things makes her just appealing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Max was not used to people being mean to him.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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