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Takeuchi followed with his grand slam to center.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Ayrton Senna held off the much faster Williams of Nigel Mansell in a thrilling conclusion to the 1992 grand prix.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Amid the stress of economic collapse, the city built some of its greatest architectural gems: the jaw-dropping Pantages Theatre, the hilltop Griffith Observatory, the grand Union Station and more.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
A sympathetic observer might fairly wonder what the point is of a grand moral pronouncement—one issued by the pope or any religious figure—that doesn’t offend or seriously challenge honored cultural arbiters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“My stars and garters, Princess, what grand quarters you have here. I’d hate to think what you’re paying.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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