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In the first inning, Trout stared down Woo before taking first base after a sinker hit the star outfielder’s left shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Instead of asking him about his brilliant ideas for solving climate change, I’d like us to ask him why he’s apparently so comfortable watching it all burn down.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
For many, he will go down as the club's greatest ever right-back.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Spending also isn’t expected to slow down, and Wall Street is still waiting to see tangible returns on those investments.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Lower your voice, tone down your clothes, turn off that music.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.