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The Taliban authorities have ruled for nearly five years, according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and have taken steps to control Afghans' access to technology without saying why.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
He leaves Tottenham after five seasons, having made 156 appearances for them, scoring 13 times, following an initial campaign on loan from Atalanta in 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
While U.S. oil prices are down roughly 26% from their wartime highs, they have risen 11% in five sessions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Condo prices in D.C. haven’t appreciated over the last five years either, Levitch said, so as the number of listings goes up and appreciation stalls, that creates a fragile environment for prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
I still had a great deal of little-sister worship for this big brother, five years older than I, an ordained minister and the only ten Boom who had ever been to college.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
"Hopefully I can throw a couple of fives or sixes against John."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
They handed out high fives at every time out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
Manny Farber said that when he was about 4 years old, his father demonstrated to him how a computer worked by writing a computer program on the fly that could count to 100 by fives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Children and young people have been particularly affected with under fives being admitted to hospital with flu at higher rates than any other age group during that period.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Some of the kids who was just giving out high fives are singing a different tune now.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
