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Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Spelling and all the children were taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for injuries, according to NBC News and multiple reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The CIA played a crucial role in the rescue operation, according to a senior Trump administration official who spoke to US media.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The deal is pending regulatory review in Europe, and Paramount executives have told employees it could close as soon as the end of July, according to other people familiar with the situation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Ella wanted to tell her that it was rude to sit on other people's beds...well, according to Gran.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.