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was

[wuhz, woz, wuhz] / wʌz, wɒz, wəz /




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Aschenbrenner, who is in his mid-20s, was seen by some as an AI oracle, with other investors closely tracking his firm’s movements as it placed big, leveraged bets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Infantino’s most vocal critic, the governing body of European soccer, said it was firmly opposed to the plan and convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to decide how it would proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Much of the soccer world, however, was completely blindsided by Infantino’s announcement, including FIFA’s ruling council and the confederations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

This American hero understood that his personal success was no substitute for broad equality and achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

He was named commanding officer of the Manila Unit.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly



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