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[klohz, klohs, klohz, klohz, klohs] / kloʊz, kloʊs, kloʊz, kloʊz, kloʊs /














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Honda was classed as the worst engine, as expected, but a source close to the FIA said they had been categorised in the bracket of 8-10% behind the most powerful.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"I spoke to Gianni this morning... he said there's never been anything close" to the success of the coming tournament, Trump said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Infantino defended his close relationship with President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The correction before that became official on March 6, 2025, or a little more than two weeks after its Feb. 19 record close.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

You know that place, you lived near there for almost a year in middle school, the Smoky Mountains feeling close to home.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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