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By the end of that season, she had six donkeys, meaning each pair would work one in three days.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The number of packs that were deemed breeding pairs — meaning they contained at least one adult male, an adult female and two pups — declined from five in 2024 to three in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
You could even say they give them meaning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The greatest of the Roman orators, Cicero was known for his long and carefully plotted sentences that did not reveal their full meaning until the very last word.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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