had

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Qatar officials also said Doha had no plans currently to join the Abraham Accords.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Drones deployed earlier had been unable to read gauges showing the internal temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

He previously said government policies had seen Next's wage bill rise by £70m per year.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

They had been detained by Kurdish forces in 2019.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Sela turned over the elaborate floral hair tie Auntie had been working on, running her fingertips over the swirl of blue, purple, and pink.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith