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But had Nate Eaton been sent home on the play, the Red Sox likely could have taken the lead right then and there.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Some even gave their life to Christ right then and there.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
As the visiting Minnesota Lynx celebrated a comeback victory for the ages to advance to the playoff semifinals, the Italian sharpshooter lay on the ground with her hands over her head – deflated, defeated and in shock that the Valkyries’ season ended right then and there.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
During dessert, a particularly charming moment saw Molly Howard acquire the earrings Lisa Eisner had worn for the evening, slipping them on then and there.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Some even gave their life to Christ right then and there.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
As the visiting Minnesota Lynx celebrated a comeback victory for the ages to advance to the playoff semifinals, the Italian sharpshooter lay on the ground with her hands over her head – deflated, defeated and in shock that the Valkyries’ season ended right then and there.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
During dessert, a particularly charming moment saw Molly Howard acquire the earrings Lisa Eisner had worn for the evening, slipping them on then and there.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Then and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/then%20and%20there. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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