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A lot of people are saying it is France or Spain, but for me it is between Brazil and England... and I am saying England!

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She did her own research, as we say on the internet — but for real.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but for the millions of Americans who refuse screening, a simple blood test could help catch colon cancer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

We would still visit New York, but for one to two weeks instead of 10 to 15.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He tried to yell at her to stop the broom, but for some reason his lungs wouldn’t work, and he couldn’t get out more than a wheeze.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley