the idea
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And while we had different ways of getting to that goal, we sold teenagers on the idea that they should delay pregnancy so that they could accomplish their goals.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
Arnault’s arrival on X was amplified by Elon Musk, who reposted the luxury tycoon’s inaugural post and endorsed the idea of communicating directly with the public rather than via the media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Many local election officials oppose the idea, she said, because it takes away from time they could be spending processing ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Instead, the idea is to line up several potential funding sources and remain flexible as circumstances evolve.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
After the first night, Camille gave up on the idea that Mom will text.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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