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It didn’t merely go for an A-list soccer star—MLS went after one of the most recognizable celebrities on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A new BBC predictor game is being introduced for this World Cup, allowing readers to pick a winner from every match, or go for a draw.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares go for 21 times forward earnings estimates, versus a five-year average of 27 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Rams will go for it on fourth, on long, on any day of the week ending in a Y.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When this is all over, we’ll all go for a nice swim.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin