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The place was something to behold: 300 acres, more than 25,000 employees, and 12 European-style “towns”—Paris, Luxembourg, and others—connected by a miniature train modeled on the Shenzhen metro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It was created by Ohio-based sculptor Alan Cottrill, who has modeled a number of eclectic Americans over the years.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Sales climbed 3.4% to $10.79 billion, just ahead of the $10.81 billion that Wall Street modeled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

One attendee, Jess Blaise, the co-founder of Haitian Spotlight LA, credits her Haitian heritage and the fragrance rituals modeled by her mother for her connection to scent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In this book, Wives and 'Daughters, Roger Hamley, a wonderful, likeable hero, was modeled after Gaskell’s friend Charles Darwin.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman