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[furst] / fɜrst /




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This season has represented a stunning reversal of fortune for the Knicks, appearing in their first Finals since 1999 after decades as one of the worst teams in the league.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A recently released “Supergirl” clip also shows Superman first meeting his cousin after her pod lands on Earth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Donald Trump has been booed at a basketball match in New York as he became the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Cloud provider CoreWeave leased the first 800 megawatts and is equipping the data center itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“When you first told us about Candace, I had an issue with it because I didn’t want anyone to replace Mom.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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