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The centre-forward is increasingly aware of these situations, positioning himself correctly or attacking the right space to offer his team-mates an option when City are attacking the wide areas.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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Because while close followers of Pochettino’s squad know how the land lies — the last eight seems like a fair target to set — casual fans or those new to the sport might be duped into thinking Pulisic and co are primed for glory.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Then come the sporadic blossoms of the ivy over the next few weeks, and every new homestand is a harbinger for what lies ahead.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The seventh Kathy sleeps until one in the afternoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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From this room, a couple of steps lead up to another small loft that sleeps one, though in this case Backcountry Tiny Homes has added a small sofa bed and storage.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Lusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusts. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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