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But Parish accepted Glasner for who he was - a manager capable of letting his emotions get the better of him at times, but also the most successful the club has ever had.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A K-shaped economy has held up better than expected—and it ain’t nuthin’ but a ‘G’ thang.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
All the same, Fleischer Studios’ maverick reputation is better represented in a short like the fabulously fantastical “Swing You Sinners!”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The report also found that test scores are a better predictor of college performance than high school grades, but that UC weighed grades more heavily in admission decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
It must be a joke, and nothing could please Father better than a scriptural joke.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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