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Police have been patrolling the entrance of the hospital, and the glass from shattered windows lay scattered on the pavement mixed with medical masks.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
That’s the straightforward conclusion from London-based research boutique Longview Economics, who in a note published Wednesday lay out the cyclical, fundamental and technical rationale for their bullish call.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
A single suitcase lay open on the floor when AFP visited Ren's temporary residence in Beihai.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Only the latter, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’ll soon lay out, would give Tehran reason to fear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
He lay with his muzzle between his paws, gazing at it steadily.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
After 100 days in charge, Plaid ministers say they have laid the foundations to improve public services, and have already made a "tangible" impact in areas like childcare.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Don’t miss: ‘She looked into COBRA’: My friend was laid off and lost her health insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Parton laid off her longtime Traveling Family Band and sought out musicians and songs that were more purely pop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The narrator of “The Behavior of the Hawkweeds” ruminates on her grandfather’s childhood encounters with Gregor Mendel, the monk whose experiments with pea plants laid the groundwork for modern genetics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mama looked at me, dropped the peas she had in her hand, and you would have thought that it was the first time in her life that she had ever laid eyes on me.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, laying flowers at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Plus, Starbucks is laying off more than 200 workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Many companies act more irresponsibly during frothy times, he noted, laying the seeds for the next recession.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
In January 2025, a settlement was announced with the National Park Service laying out how the park would function going forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Do you speak French, dear?” asked Mrs. Carrol, laying a hand on Amy’s.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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