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Any improved performances, eventually, could help Canada towards their goal of getting out of the World Cup group stage.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
Both of Iran's next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering their chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Making off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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