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How it votes turns on how officials think the economy works: which forces are temporary, which are structural, and what makes prices rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The lawsuit turns on what laypeople might consider a minor quibble: who is responsible for the equipment connecting the city Department of Water and Power’s electrical grid to the people mover.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Everything turns on how long the model stays in demand, and lenders cannot price the chip without an answer.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

"People often think of a neuron as a simple switch that either turns on or off," said Segev.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

Once, Scott and George had fought for turns on the swing.

From "George" by Alex Gino



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