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In June 1981, before becoming president, he survived a bombing claimed by the Mujahedin-e Khalq group, when an explosive device concealed in a tape recorder detonated during a speech.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The rebellion that denied “all men are created equal” had now “turned tail and run,” as Lincoln said during his July 7 speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Many of today's papers lead on Andy Burnham's first big speech since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced resignation.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
With one of her children receiving speech therapy each week, Hinojosa wants to know if putting money into the accounts will interfere with her daughter’s eligibility for government benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
“On the other hand, I have had a devil of a time learning the name of this school. But after Miss Lumley’s speech about poems and ferns, I believe I have it at last.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Academy Awards, List 1
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"Encounter"
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Literary Terms, Part I
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