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Hearing about the practice took me by surprise — the farm did what with that milk? — so I asked about it again.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
At the Orthodox level, this practice can be full-court press, what with kosher-keeping, tefillin-laying, a regular round of daily prayer, Talmudic study and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The special software allows commanders to see "who is shooting down what, with which systems, which teams," and to locate incoming targets, said Myronenko.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Oscar nominations landed Thursday morning and you’d really have to be a curmudgeon to complain, what with the year’s two best films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” hauling in the most nods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
The beautiful snow is melting, turning everything into pig heaven, what with all the mud puddles.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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