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“National defense is very important, but we must also say that Gulf solidarity was not up to the task,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
With an Olympic Games on the horizon, Warner Judd attempted an immediate return to running but soon discovered that her body was not up to the task.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Marfisee’s own survey of the mission’s female residents found that nearly 90% were not up to date on recommended cancer screenings like mammograms and pap smears, which detect early cervical cancer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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
“Of course we don’t get over there now, she’s not up to it. I am so sorry, I used to love our days at Manderley.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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