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It will be a neat coincidence if it turns out Manchester United's first signing since Michael Carrick was confirmed as their new permanent head coach turns out to be a central midfielder.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

His proposal called for business casual attire, neat facial hair and closed-toe shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Speaking of “Hacks” folks whose names do not rhyme with Schmanna Schmeinbinder, Kristen Baldwin offers one neat trick to fix stuff in general: “A modest proposal to Hollywood: Cast Robby Hoffman in everything.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Many of Raja's community, more widely known as the Onge, still live in near isolation in neat thatched homes on stilts in coastal forests.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Dad’s hands, with nails clipped short and neat.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold