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The 71-year-old was initially told he could wait two years for a right knee replacement, but it ended up three times that.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
After initially rising above $230 on Tuesday, the stock ended the day down 0.7%.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Sixth Wall will initially launch with 12 characters including Mr. Potato Head and Cobra Commander, with more to follow later this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
This phenomenon was particularly evident last primary, when Bass initially trailed developer Rick Caruso in the mayoral race, but as more ballots came in, Bass continued to gain a lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It seemed to stretch much farther than I’d initially thought.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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