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[awf, of] / ɔf, ɒf /




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Painting an eery picture of the night, he believes weather conditions tripped the electricity off in the area, meaning the fan in his bedroom stopped for about 20 seconds before coming back on.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Monday's quake was caused by a movement on the Cotabato Trench, off the country's southern tip.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He has a long line of customers waiting to get their shoes, so I stand off to the side and wait for him to be done.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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