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“Her methodology feels very Eastern European in male and female relationships and dynamics,” Sokol explains as her guests pick at deviled eggs and brie cheese with manicured nails.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Thanks to its record and growth prospects, Alibaba stock is a top pick at Jefferies.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

A very popular FPL pick at the moment and one flagged as a player to watch in this column three weeks ago.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

Vance said Trump had weighed announcing Vance as his VP pick at the Butler rally but ultimately decided to hold off.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

I stare at the fuzz on my jeans and pick at it and pick at it, and this whole string pops out.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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