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From far-flung qualifying matches to major tournaments, it was always understood that the American offense flowed through him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Mickelson was one of the game's most popular players when, at the age of 51, he became the oldest man to win a major with victory at the 2021 US PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
A major military operation against criminal gangs in southeastern Venezuela has left a trail of ghost towns and abandoned mines in its wake.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Discovery — a major milestone that moves David Ellison closer to his goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The major New York City papers had reporters stationed throughout the crowd to cover Maggie Fox’s return to the stage.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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