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“Situated behind tall gates for maximum privacy, this stunning property has been meticulously restored with attention to detail and craftsmanship rarely found today,” the listing describes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
If you didn’t buy the maximum 12 tickets allowed, you’ll automatically be entered for the next ticket draw later this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
We learn that “rolling a machine” occurs when a player exceeds the maximum score the display’s digits can show—which was usually 999,999—after which it rolls over to zero.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
It said it "increased maximum affordable prices most among those who could already afford higher prices".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Their hands are cuffed and they wear color-coded jailhouse jumpsuits: yellow for maximum security, blue for minimum, and red for administrative segregation, which is the official term for solitary confinement.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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