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Messi willed Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, won four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona and was honored a record eight times with the Ballon d’Or, given the world’s top player each year.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026 -
Brunson shot 7-of-22 in the first three quarters, but went 5-of-9 to secure another clutch finish to will his team to its 12th consecutive postseason win.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Kevin Henley, 35, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter during a hearing at a branch courthouse in Maywood before Judge Geary Kull, who handed down the sentence.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Her spending also ticked up, bringing her cash on hand down to just more than $54,000.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Adis does the right thing and asks to leave the boat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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So lean into the solstice this week, do some real stargazing and build your confidence gradually while the geometry of Earth's tilt turns in your favor.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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At higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in line with those at the front, boosting stability.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The 32-year-old conveys the weight of her mind via fantastical epic means.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The store turned over its windows and breezeway in the 59th Street flagship to the activewear brand, resulting in sales that more than doubled its past volume, Newell said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The Department of Justice sued Maryland and several other states for not turning over private voter rolls, which include personal information for millions of Maryland voters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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