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Now both teams are spiraling toward their annual regular season clambake on Nov. 28 and there’s a possibility nothing will be on the line besides rotten bowl bids and some measly school pride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
But besides pleasantries, both measured their words carefully about the cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during the Oleshky truce, and beyond.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
And besides, growing up means owning a home.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
A recent Friday offers no salvation for the weekend ahead besides sitting in front of a fan or turning up the air conditioning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
It was her second favorite subject, besides how smart Alice was, and how pretty, and how talented, and how it would all go to waste if Gladys Herdman bit her to death.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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