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To acclimate his players to the altitude, he held training camp in Pachuca, at an elevation of 7,979 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Debunking assumes that false beliefs are held in good faith.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

California held its nonpartisan primary last week, and one of the most closely watched contests was the Los Angeles mayoral race.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

We intend to keep our investments in the same mutual funds and exchange-traded funds we have held for the past 15 years, during which they have averaged 15% annual growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The next barracks we entered held a row of desks with women clerks seated behind them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom