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But there were plenty more examples throughout the match.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
“I’m glad I was able to score that final point,” said senior outside hitter Sofia Dajnowiec, who pounded her 36th kill to end the match.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
But having given New Zealand a scare in their opening match before losing 18-12, Fiji came out at Sydney Football Stadium fully intent to unsettle and confront the red-hot tournament favourites.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Concentrating on the task at hand, Matavao said the two did not talk before the match.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
He wore a pith helmet that had been painted to match the balloon’s bright patchwork of colors and patterns, with a small, brave flag flying on top.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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Victory maintains Australia's 100% record at this tournament, with 170 points scored across four matches.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Their lowest position for 40 years after playing at least 10 matches.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
“There are bits where there's lots to like, but in Test matches, you need to be ruthless and reward yourself when on top.”
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
One more point from their remaining two matches will secure a place in the two-legged quarter-finals in March, with the winners of those ties advancing to the Nations League Finals in June.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
They had started a campfire just outside the cave’s entrance, and someone had put a box of matches and a short but perfectly usable candle stub in a holder not two feet from Penelope’s pillow.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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But Wembanyama also grabbed 24 rebounds with eight blocks in a historic statline matched only by Wilt Chamberlain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
It was a feat that was matched by Kaiyah Atai just over two minutes later as New Zealand went through the gears.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
She’s matched with Blake, a 38-year-old yacht captain who has joked that he is “comically broke.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
They found that 8,880 names, or 42%, could not be matched to California’s current voter file.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
The conspicuous austerity of the announcement was matched by its calculated simplicity.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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During Game Four of the NBA Finals, Swift watched alongside musicians Este Haim, Alana Haim and actor Mariska Hargitay in matching blue shirts with either "Stevie Knicks", "Knickelback" or "Knickole Kidman" written in orange.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
By matching genetic material from the unidentified larvae with DNA from adult Prionus beetles, the researchers could determine which species was present.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
Florida real-estate executive Laurie Reader, on her second Hallmark cruise with her mom and sister, estimates she spent about $1,500 on matching holiday pajamas, outfits, accessories and cabin decorations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Using humor and social trends, the sisters filmed themselves wearing matching outfits, dancing in sync or playing instruments, including the guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Next to that photo, they roast marshmallows in the woods, and Hairy Senior rocks a purple linen shirt and pants with a matching brimmed hat.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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