goal
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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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