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On May 19, voters in Kentucky’s 4th District will choose between two conservative Republicans, Massie and Gallrein, who are, on the surface, not all that different.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Many jurists are not all that comfortable having conversations around these threats.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Its market value was roughly $100 billion not all that long ago, about the time Nvidia’s was north of $4 trillion.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Although if that’s the case, I’m not all that eager to be in the tunnel as it currently is when the Big One comes along.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
“Bulletproof vest. The fringe is not all that safe,” he says, and he reaches into a crate near the doors, sorting through a stack of thick black vests to find the right size.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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