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The police found the original decision to be correct, but a police chief described the failure to search Sullivan's property for "items to support the investigation" as a "missed opportunity".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The only festivities Brunson had planned for the contest’s transition back to New York was a practice session to correct the team’s mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“If no one responds but they’re in a position to correct you, that’s a bad look if they later say they never got your memo,” Oswald said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“It is a pity there is no way to tell in advance how much optimism is the correct amount,” she thought as she pinned her dull, drab locks into a dull, drab bun.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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