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goal

[gohl] / goʊl /


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Mexico has given up just one goal in the past eight months.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Johnson & Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Joaquin Duato said finding a cure for certain cancers and turning others into chronic diseases is a realistic goal for the coming decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fernandes broke the record for the most assists in a single Premier League season on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, setting up his 21st goal against Brighton.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Xi's trip came after last month's talks with Trump, during which the White House said the leaders "confirmed their shared goal to denuclearise North Korea".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe I should give up on this goal.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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