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The lawyers also wrote that 800 new rental units would overwhelm the area’s sewage system, and that the project warrants a historical review because the Marina Safeway is “one of the first modern Safeway stores.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
"Seeing it in writing that you were a victim of modern slavery and trafficking is very... it's really shocking to read," she told PA Media.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Spinning that lore for a modern audience, then, calls for fronting the cast with a star whose popular persona is outsized compared to his dramatic proficiency.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
The character has propelled box-office hits since 2002’s “Spider-Man,” directed by Sam Raimi, set the template for the modern superhero blockbuster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Camille and I perch on the edge of the modern leather sectional while Andre squirms in a wing-backed chair.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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