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The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The group represents the country’s more than 80 microfinance lenders, whose branches line the main streets of many towns and cities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Our main question is: why wasn't a search initiated right after he got trapped? We want to know why there was such negligence."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The company’s main generator of revenue, electric vehicles, often plays second fiddle.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
We’re waiting at reception, and I can see into the main lounge opposite.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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