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So it’s not up to Bree, and like a lot of people do, she’s decided to accept that her fiancé has this friend she hates.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“I absolutely would, but that’s not up to me,” Miran said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Feminists countered that it was not up to the state to "dictate to women if they should have children and when".
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
But five million women are not up to date with the test, research shows, and there are many reasons why - including fear, pain and discomfort.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
“Then it’s not up to you, whether I stay or not. It’s up to your leader.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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