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[dih-teyl, dee-teyl, dih-teyl, dee-teyl] / dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl, dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl /






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It has made specialized homeless care teams available to all veterans on the campus, provided case management to help veterans obtain housing subsidies and increased safety measures, the email said, but provided no further detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But families need to understand one critical detail: These accounts transfer to the child at 18.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

After three tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, he went back to Afghanistan as a contractor on the security detail for a U.S. ambassador.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I tell him about the schedule of the farmers markets, the name of that first motel Mom and I stayed at, and every detail I can think of when it comes to Dr.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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