lame
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Lame says people with suspected Ebola have samples taken to determine whether or not they have the virus, and another one 48 hours later if the first comes back negative.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The audience also cheered TikTok star Khaby Lame, tennis great Maria Sharapova and an Olympics-style parade of tech founders bearing their nations' flags.
From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025
Senegalese influencer Khaby Lame took pocket watch finery to stunning heights.
From Salon • May 6, 2025
It marks the first nomination and win for Jennifer Lame, who thanked her collaborators, including director Christopher Nolan, for the award.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
You can name anything San Lorenzo, but Shirt Tail Canyon or the Lame Moor is something quite different.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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