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Dedic was released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London on 6 February after a court official wrongly told the prison that he had been granted bail.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Communicating with loved ones is important for anyone who wants their final wishes to be granted, or who are concerned about the money they’ve saved throughout their lives being used exactly as they hoped.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The selling shareholders have granted the underwriters of the IPO the right to buy up to an additional 8.1 million shares at C$24 apiece to cover any overallotment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Even players such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who will each be playing in the World Cup for a record sixth time, don’t take that call for granted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The Swanburne letters are kept locked in a safe. Even I cannot access them. Only qualified persons are permitted to request access, which is granted rarely, and only with proper permission.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood