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Levanon has a theory about why the payoffs for advanced degrees have uncoupled: “More degrees chasing fewer of the positions those degrees were meant to unlock.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Having early success meant he could "go and do what he wanted and didn't feel the need to stay in London and court the art press", she explained.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Chinese officials were unsure what to make of Pete Hegseth’s presence — whether it was meant to convey a softer stance, a hardening one, or simply an ignorance of basic diplomatic protocol.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The simplicity of the tins, their demure size and dainty contents, which often feature organic health foods, are meant to embody whimsy.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
I meant to stay awake all night for J.W.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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