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In addition, items such as white polo shirts were rarely donated and she needed funding to be able to buy them.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
By combining Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile into a single $300 billion behemoth, the company would likely be able to raise debt at a lower cost, among other benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But he was able to train with the team for the first time last Monday and said he believed he could go 90 minutes, if needed, Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"I don't know who else would have been able to ensure in these circumstances - which we could not influence - Iran could come and play."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
One of them asks the group what happens when they are victorious and are actually able to vote without fear of retaliation.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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