had

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The Iran federation has more immediate concerns, saying it had already begun ticket sales but could no longer provide them to fans, many of whom had already booked flights and accommodations in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the book, Thayil admits that the band had built a strong live reputation, enhanced by Chris Cornell’s habit of appearing onstage shirtless.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The BBC said Livesey had asked to take a break from presenting the show while the issues raised by the investigation are being examined.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Phineas's reconstructed brain matches brain scans of her patients who had cortex tumor surgery.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman