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If we want to reach the top of the mountain, we need to start the journey step by step.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The company is expected to spend roughly $600 billion by the end of the decade, underscoring the scale of growth investors will need to see to justify its valuation.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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- it's essential that
- no choice but to
- gotta
- it's on the list
- required to
Possible Antonyms
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- needn't
- feel free to ignore
- can abstain from
- not a priority
- can skip it
