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In his mind, there are surprises around every corner.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
For more than two decades, the New York Knicks searched every corner of the basketball world for their savior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Iraqi legend Ahmed Rahdi headed home an equaliser against the South Americans but the referee blew the whistle for half-time as the corner was on its way into the area.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Bill—Mr. President—took me around the corner, and there were three Secret Service agents behind him, all of them looking at me. The president asked me what my intentions were.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
I take a step back and bump into the dog, who lurches away and disappears around the corner of the building.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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"Eleven"
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"Mother to Son"
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