deed

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To return to the historical evidence, the weakening of political and economic institutions is usually enough for the evil deed to be done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"We were there very quickly after the deed had been perpetrated," Robertson says.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

At one point, he identifies a lost deed, by which Abdulmejid transferred the caliphate to the nizam’s family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It’s unclear who will take on full ownership of the property; however, records seen by Realtor.com indicate that only Perry’s name is currently on the deed.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

In the summer of 1888 he bought the land and, thinking ahead, registered the deed under a false name, H. S. Campbell.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson