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[on, awn] / ɒn, ɔn /


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The excellent and extensive cross-government work that completed in January-overseen by you, me and the Chancellor - confirmed the scale of the challenge and the rising demands on defence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As of 20 May, the average rate on a new two-year fixed deal was 5.73%, up from 4.83% at the start of March, according to the financial information service Moneyfacts.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Healey has warned for several months about the need to find additional investment to meet what he saw as rising demands on the armed forces.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And in funding the DIP, I fully recognise the strain this places on colleagues in other Departments, both now as you have required spending switched into defence and in the future.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Father Julien imagines someone turning their back on his brother.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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