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"I recall putting my hand on her waist," he told the court.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

A company called Bear-ier Solutions recently beefed up her wiring after a bear surprised Ziegler when she returned with balloons in hand on her 91st birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain's deadliest wildfires as survivors described "horrific" and terrifying moments as they escaped the flames.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

“She had a very sassy attitude, and she had her hand on her hip and her head back with the hair flowing. I was like, ‘Yeah, I can do that.’

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

He took me up the path to the house and put his hand on the door latch.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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