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That would potentially hurt Anthropic or ChatGPT maker OpenAI as they take steps toward public listings this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
"The continued failure to take steps to facilitate the convening of parliament is inconsistent with the constitution," said a copy of the judgement viewed by AFP.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
State legislation introduced Wednesday would require insurers to offer California homeowners insurance if they take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
But when a sentence is lousy, you can take steps to make it more presentable.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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