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Mayor Karen Bass ordered Lineage to complete waste removal within 45 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Under this route, people must complete 10 years of lawful residence before applying for indefinite leave to remain.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In addition, certain genetic backgrounds showed a striking tendency toward whole-genome duplication, an event in which the complete set of chromosomes is copied.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Outside, the parcel is lined with dozens of palm trees to ensure complete privacy, while a dramatic gated courtyard provides an idyllic place to relax away from prying eyes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
I’d only feel like a complete loser if I had to talk about it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
After Blue Origin completes its rendezvous and docking tests, and after the Artemis III crew launches aboard SLS, SpaceX will send its Starship test article into orbit.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
I appreciate that everyone brings their own experiences to it, and that sort of completes the piece for me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Those funds bought shares at a discount to the offer value so they could profit when the takeover deal completes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
After he completes the tour, Ellis said he would like to do more wire walks in "large natural spaces".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
I just looked over every name—every story—that completes these tapes.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
Bennett completed several passes to receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and running back Kyren Williams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The two firms, along with Rockwood Capital, led the development at 25 Water St. in the Financial District, the largest completed office-to-residential conversion in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Briton has been supported by Mercedes since then as he completed the junior categories, was seconded to Williams for an F1 debut in 2019 and then promoted to Mercedes in 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
However, they have generally not completed the full peer review process required for publication in a scientific journal.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
The plan was completed on Friday, May 16.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
After completing medical evaluations at the landing site, the crew members will travel by helicopter to Karaganda, Kazakhstan, where recovery teams are stationed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Shortly after completing it, he blocked Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri and the stewards imposed a three-place grid penalty.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Transit advocates likewise dismissed the idea, arguing lawmakers should remain focused on completing the station’s redevelopment and improving passenger service rather than debating a name change.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Both China and the Philippines said this week they were working towards completing a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea by the end of the year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
It seemed that the only way I could get back would be to clear the gate by completing the quest.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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