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But Muharemovic got his feet crossed, allowing the ball to carom to Balogun who did the rest, sweeping the ball into the net with his left boot from about 15 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

What mattered on Wednesday was that it left the Americans down a man—and without their most effective attacking threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The next, they were left wondering how another dream had slipped through their grasp.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Acting High Commissioner to South Africa Alexander Ajayi said on local television on Tuesday that the government had begun documenting businesses and properties left behind by Nigerians.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

I look over his shoulder, scanning for any of the deadbeat “friends” he left us for.

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