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Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year Raven Johnson limited national player of the year Sarah Strong to 12 points on four-for-16 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

That limited its usefulness in the U.S.—and became Charles Goodyear’s obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

HYSAs are more liquid and withdrawals are limited to half a dozen per month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It suggests Iran is still able to defend its skies, even if at a limited capacity.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Second, Jefferson suggested that Adams’s description of aristocratic power was appropriate for Europe, where feudal privileges, family titles, and more limited economic opportunities created conditions that sustained class distinctions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis