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I really appreciate the work that goes into these weekly compilations. But wouldn't it be so lovely if just for once there weren't enough examples to fill the week? Just one day even.... Instead, some days have multiple examples [big sigh].

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Ah, thank you, Scout. Yes, some days I have to decide what to leave out. But I look forward to the day I no longer have to write it.