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But behind closed doors, she is terrified about money.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The case was closed as a legal homicide under South Carolina’s stand-your-ground law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The market is closed on April 3 for Good Friday.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
The road was closed overnight but has since reopened.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Sela opened her mouth and closed it, put down the bag, and reached up to the back of her head.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.