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We did not necessarily follow Boyle’s meat and beverage protocols, but we jabbered away in a red leather booth, and a good time was had by all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Much of that time was spent in the Mars Defense Force, which protected Earth colonies on Mars.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The cost of the security operation at the time was estimated at £7.2m.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
More time was needed to assess and deal with risks posed by super-capable new models, they argued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
She didn’t need to be told that my time was running out.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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