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Gareth Ward, the chef behind Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms near Machynlleth, Powys - which has an almost £500 per head tasting menu - has partnered up with Aberystwyth Town Football Club, in Ceredigion.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The “phased” nature of the reopening of southern ports to Mexican cattle is expected to significantly limit how many cattle actually flow into the U.S. in the near term, said Maloni at ArrowStream.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The “Silo” co-star on his family’s tight New York City walk-up, living near Gaslight Café and his teamster job to pay for UCLA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Green fire was reported shortly before 5:45 p.m. on a steep slope along Highway 38 near Mountain Home Village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
After three years, the end is finally near, and she knows it.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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We may also eventually receive light from some galaxies located even farther away, provided that the light began traveling toward us when the galaxies were nearer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
While expectations for the House may evolve as the November election draws nearer, only 218 votes are needed for a legislative majority in the House.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
The leading players want nearer 22% by 2030 and limited their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the money on offer.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
If they inch nearer to Europe’s 25%, Morgan Stanley estimates that could translate to $1.7 trillion in equity purchases.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Minutes later, a tiny black spot arose in the sky above the Shipwreck, growing bigger and bigger as it came nearer.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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Women can check online, external to find their nearest participating pharmacy.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Meals used in the clinical trial are prepared in a controlled metabolic kitchen, where researchers measure ingredients to the nearest 0.1 gram.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said on X.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
For the stocks in this table, that would mean buying the straddles expiring on Aug. 2, or the next nearest date if that expiration date not exist for a particular stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Giving up on landmarks, Jack started looking for the nearest farm or town, anything with people who could give them directions.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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Bertha is forecast to weaken back to a tropical depression on Thursday and may dissipate by the end of the week as it nears the Texas coast.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
But the feeling one is left with as the court nears the end of this term is a deep frustration about who gets access to justice.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
When a parent nears the end of their life, issues like costs for care and splitting inheritances can arise, and family fights about money can get even more intense.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
More than half a dozen versions of the heavy bomber have been used by the U.S. military, which is planning yet another update of the aging aircraft as it nears its 100th birthday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
As he nears, I see his brow is furrowed in wavy wrinkles of a permanent scowl.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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As the flames - aided by strong winds - neared their property on Thursday, the couple and their neighbours decided to try escape by car.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei 225 also shed more than 3.5%, with tech leading the declines, as the yen neared its weakest level in four decades.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The number of MPs who had pledged their support for Burham’s leadership had neared 300 by the time Starmer said he would step down.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
As California’s primary neared, people staked their dollars on the state’s races in droves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The streets quieted as they neared the road that led to the temple, but just before it, Kamau's expression hardened.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Home construction in the U.K. capital is nearing a standstill, with ground broken on just 4,170 housing units in 2024-25.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
There are about 547 miles of trunk line underground across the city, much of which is nearing the end of its useful life and will need to be replaced in the coming years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms is nearing its seventh day, as helicopters battle to stop the spread of the flames.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Since then, my brother has been diagnosed with a debilitating illness that is now nearing its final stages.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“With good reason,” Celaena said, stepping over the legs of the Crown Prince and nearing the fifth pup.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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