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"We never planted avocado as our main crop. We introduced it as a shade tree for coffee plantations, and only later realised it could become a profitable business," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Kevin Reddington, Clancy's main lawyer, told a Massachusetts court Thursday that there is "one juror who refuses to listen to the law that you've given him or her on reasonable doubt."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
When its main character, played by Mike Colter, considers suing after being cut out of a startup he co-founded, his lawyer warns him what he is up against.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Among the more than 40 films in Telluride’s main program are new works from major directors such as Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Mike Leigh, Danny Boyle and Paweł Pawlikowski.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
There was only one main path that led to the West Gate, and as we raced down it we were joined by Tess and Eliana.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Vocabulary of the Common Core
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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