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But this reveals a different ball game.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
In addition to the youth ball games, the family visited some spring-training ballparks, including the one in Surprise, Arizona, where the Royals train.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The race appears headed for a photo finish.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The good boy's sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The confrontation was set off in July of 1956, when Egypt’s ruler, Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser, a charismatic populist, nationalized the Anglo-French company that had operated the canal since its creation in 1869, during the colonial era.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The tense and often violent confrontations outside the Broadview facility included questionable tactics by the federal officers with their use of tear gas and less-lethal munitions on demonstrators.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The decision to purchase Eagle Creek luggage or Samsonite luggage is a toss-up.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic primary is currently a toss-up, according to CBS News.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The president promised Wednesday evening the war was in the best interest of the American people.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran war is increasing Keller ISD costs Rising utility costs play a part in the financial strain.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Paolo Banchero prevailed in a duel with DeMar DeRozan, putting up 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Magic to a 121-117 victory over the Kings at Kia Center in Orlando.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The opposing sides spent roughly the first two years of the war engaged in a lopsided artillery duel along the front, which stretched for more than 600 miles.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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For that, more combat soldiers are needed in the IDF.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Worked on helicopter radio systems and flew in more than 50 combat missions.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sure, a lot of other stuff has to go right for the Royals to return to contention, including keeping their pitching staff healthy and progress by Caglianone and fellow promising rookie Carter Jensen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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But what lingered most after the meeting concluded was not the council’s split vote contention.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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