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“When calls are reviewed and when goals are reviewed, sometimes it could take away from the momentum,” U.S. defender Chris Richards said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Bayer CEO Bill Anderson said that that the settlement proposal “doesn’t take away from the truth, a truth that scientists and regulators around the planet continue to uphold, that glyphosate is safe and essential.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
One achievement that nobody can take away from his legacy, however, is his hand in creating one of the most welcoming spaces in TV history: the Boston bar where everybody knows your name.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
The broader lesson investors should take away from this shift is that these are not passive decisions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Here’s what I want you to take away from this morning,” Bull said.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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