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[bak] / bæk /


ADJECTIVE
from earlier time
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Omar Artan was set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a global finals, but he was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Monday as technology stocks bounced back from Friday’s selloff.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His plan has been for Israel to pull back gradually, letting the Lebanese army come in and establish control in areas that will grow, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Said defensive coordinator Chris Shula: “Would love to have him back — with open arms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She and Hans planned a secret rendezvous and got married behind her father’s back.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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