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That same month, the first car race saw Louis Chevrolet drive a 1909 Buick, on display here, and win the four-lap, 10-mile inaugural event.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
In 2009, Carano fought Cris Cyborg for the inaugural Strikeforce featherweight title in a bout which represented the first time two women had headlined an event in a major MMA promotion.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He promised in his inaugural address to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.”
From Salon • May 5, 2026
The inaugural event was designed for club runners but evolved to include everyone from elite entrants to those in weird and wonderful fancy dress, raising money for charity.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Given the tragic and unique circumstances of his elevation to the presidency, it was decided that it would not be appropriate for him to deliver a formal public inaugural address.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Four
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First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
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