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"The individual claims to have entered the UK via the Common Travel Area", a spokesperson said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
McDonald, who wrote the bestseller, “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense,” said tech representation in the S&P 500 is so high that retail investors are being force-fed the sector.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Common shares of Fannie fell 4.2% to $7.11 on Tuesday, while shares of Freddie fell 3.3% to $6.26.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Mitch Nowakowski, a member of the city’s Common Council, said he was surprised by the new healthcare expense, which added to the budget deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
At 12 I left the First Building, recrossed the Common and went into the Jared Potter Building for lunch.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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