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tom

[tom] / tɒm /




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The skipper in the dock was his son, Tom Jr.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Over the weekend border czar Tom Homan went to the facility on an unannounced visit to see for himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The appeal of playing characters like Tom and Nile stems from what lies beneath the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Tom Lawday, on the way out of Harlequins after seven years, plunged over for the match-winning try against Northampton.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In spite of the junta’s rule, Père Lafontant had managed to get the new hospital built, thanks to the funding from PIH and Tom White.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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