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“He knows exactly when to stand forward, when to stand back, when to speak up, when to support, when to say the word ‘and’ rather than ‘but,’ ” Makan said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
“I really think you need to say the word no into the record so that you can clear that up,” he said.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026
That includes Rock, who is a perfect 9-0 at USC games he’s attended heading into Tuesday’s Alamo Bowl — and can now say the word “ball.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
Cladding campaigners say the word "tolerable" appears dozens of times in the guidelines, which are known in the industry as PAS 8890.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
She wouldn’t even have to say the word “mother.”
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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