bye

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The 23-year-old, who received a first-round bye as the 25th seed, will face world number six Amanda Anisimova in the third round if the American can overcome Russian Anna Blinkova.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Their eight-try effort came after a first-round bye, while Moana had opened their season with a win against Fijian Drua in Lautoka last week.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Littler received a bye to the semi-finals in Glasgow after Van Gerwen's withdrawal so banked another two points, but he has only won one game this year.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“If we don’t find it, then we get like: OK, see you tomorrow, bye bye.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

“She had engaged to go as governess to Mrs. Smallridge’s children—a dear friend of Mrs. Elton’s—a neighbour of Maple Grove; and, by the bye, I wonder how Mrs. Elton bears the disappointment?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen