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And why would the U.A.E., which has been a far better ally to the U.S. than Saudi Arabia during the war with Iran, now be content to follow the rules alone?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It appears to be Madrid or bust for Fernandez, although Chelsea - under new manager Xabi Alonso - would also be content to keep the midfielder, who contributed 15 goals and seven assists last season.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Yet the stakes are too high, the moment too rare to be content with simply showing up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
However, sources at the club strongly reject suggestions they would prefer to avoid qualifying for lesser competitions, or be content without European football, despite their settlement with financial regulators following significant spending on transfers.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
“Why may she not choose her husband? She is accustomed to being the wife of a king and would not be content with less,” I said, echoing what I had heard Elnora say before.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
