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Immersed in that world, she met Cedric but for the first 1½ years they were just casual friends.

From Los Angeles Times

When Calafiori and Saka had to pull out of games against Brighton and Leeds earlier this season, Arteta made straight swaps for players in their positions but for this match he shuffled his players around.

From BBC

But for now six points separate the top eight, with third-placed Gornik Zabrze playing their game in hand on Monday evening.

From BBC

But for now investors seem to be fearing the worst—and that has stock markets on edge.

From Barron's

But for now investors seem to be fearing the worst—and that has stock markets on edge.

From Barron's