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Since the crash, she has spent her days preparing for Sunday’s race and letting the world know that she isn’t kidding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
"They are trying to tell us not to believe our own eyes. Are you kidding me? It's really sad and it's really, really scary."
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
“The History of Concrete” is about the history of concrete — he’s not kidding about that — but as ever, his expedition whizzes the audience from one unexpected pit stop to another.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
But are he and his allies kidding themselves if they reckon his fortunes are about to improve?
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
"You were kidding, right? You knew it was Buttons."
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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