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American mahjong, nationalized by Jewish women, adds eight jokers, an elaborate tile-trading process called “the Charleston” and a dizzying card that changes annually and lists 70-odd winning lines—which can produce more than 1,000 combinations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In her X post, Richards did not elaborate on the reasons for her decision.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
When asked by MarketWatch via email if he could elaborate about specific observable metrics, Donnelly said there really aren’t any.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Yet she finished strong with speedy versions of “Juno,” “Espresso” and “Goodbye” into “Tears,” which got an elaborate water show that proved Carpenter can provide the right amount of razzle-dazzle when she wants to.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“Filled with gears and pulleys and wires and an elaborate computer system.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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