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as in ball games
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as in photo finishes
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There have been 74 pitchers who have started at least 440 ball games since 1920, and Kershaw is the only one who hasn’t surpassed triple-digit losses according to Baseball-Reference.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
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To start, there are no bicycles or ball games, no mirrors larger than the palm of one’s hand, and almost no personal property.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are heated confrontations and a slap, and Alma ruins her shot at tenure after stealing a colleague's prescription pad to get more pain meds.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Recent demonstrations have led to deadly confrontations and reports of police violence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Since states first popped up, history has been full of wars.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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But with executions, clan wars, and new militias emerging, officials and residents alike say the post-war phase may test whether that peace can hold — or whether Gaza is entering yet another cycle of terror and revenge.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The impact of geopolitics has surged, with national interests and strategic rivalries once again shaping global affairs and impacting business strategies.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium hedges are more than just shrubbery around a field—they're witnesses to nearly a century of rivalries, victories, and legends that have graced Dooley Field.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Horse races.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20races. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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