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But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
As the innings dragged, both the Dodgers and the Angels failed to find momentum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Solar stocks fell 9% and electrical equipment and infrastructure names were dragged lower after a strong May jobs report pushed Treasury yields higher and revived fears that interest rates could rise again.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Barrels of tea were dragged across the deck of the ship, laid on their sides and hacked at with the crude hatchets until they cracked open like eggs, revealing the rich dark tea inside.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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