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Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the quarter to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10 ½ minutes remaining.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 586 Palestinians had been killed since the start of the ceasefire, bringing the cumulative toll to 72,037 killed since the start of Israel's offensive.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a minimum age for use of the platforms gains momentum across Europe.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
De Meo was recruited from the auto industry, and his experience included turning around the struggling automaker Renault at the start of the decade.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 586 Palestinians had been killed since the start of the ceasefire, bringing the cumulative toll to 72,037 killed since the start of Israel's offensive.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a minimum age for use of the platforms gains momentum across Europe.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
De Meo was recruited from the auto industry, and his experience included turning around the struggling automaker Renault at the start of the decade.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
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“The start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20start. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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