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For an hour at Hampden, Lawrence Shankland was a peripheral figure, a support act for George Hirst - Scotland's number nine - and diminished because of it.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

By his late 20s, he was working as the opening act for big industry figures like the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland and Cyd Charisse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

However, there would be a second act for Vachon’s hockey career and naturally it would unfold in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The weaker-than-expected results highlight the difficult balancing act for BYD as it pursues global expansion while grappling with weakening profitability in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Geels won’t act for a while,” said Kaz as he moved down the hall.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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